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DE09 HVU

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,475 mi
Last recorded148,475 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 HVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 148,475 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,647 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,780 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 138,780 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,970 miles

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 131,970 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 123,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 123,911 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2019 105,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 105,763 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2018 76,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low tread (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to rear belts

Fail 26 Apr 2016 46,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,952 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,390 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,409 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 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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