MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective One of the rear brackets is broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread & has a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge and only just above the limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective One of the rear brackets is broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread & has a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge and only just above the limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low tread (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted to rear belts
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
child seats fitted to rear belts
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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DE09 HVU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 HVU, 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 HVU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 2009.
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