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DE09 DKF

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,578 mi
Last recorded73,578 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 DKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 73,578 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,265 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 59,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 59,111 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 51,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 49,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,152 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2019 46,169 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,441 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 42,441 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,194 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 38,194 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,662 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 29,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,423 miles

chrome tailpipe loose

o/s/f tyre slight cracking in tread

wipers smear slightly

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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DE09 DKF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE09 DKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE09 DKF registered?

DE09 DKF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DE09 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 DKF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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