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DE09 DKY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,698 mi
Last recorded69,698 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 DKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 69,698 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded - all suspension mounting areas are corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - offside front coil spring worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - worn cracked deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides - Play in steering rack inner joints inner tie rods both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated worn (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated worn (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated worn (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box leaking oil rack engine and transmission bays mist (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,170 miles

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

Offside Front o/s front strut mount has play

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,095 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 62,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to back gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,351 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,006 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

corrosion in o/s/r brake pipe

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 1 Apr 2017 50,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15h (4.1.E.1)

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

corrosion in o/s/r brake pipe

n/s/f tyre worn to wear bars, bald outside centre 3/4

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,562 miles

corrosion started in both front coil springs

corrosion started in o/s/r brake pipe

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [185/60/15h]

unable to check rear seatbelts [childseats fitted]

Fail 19 Mar 2016 45,562 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

corrosion started in both front coil springs

corrosion started in o/s/r brake pipe

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [185/60/15h]

unable to check rear seatbelts [childseats fitted]

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,289 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Oil leak around gearbox.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,801 miles

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 DKY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DKY, 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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DE09 DKY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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