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DE59 GKV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,749 mi
Last recorded127,749 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 GKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 127,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,450 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,916 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 85,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,087 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 76,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,680 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 65,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,937 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear exhaust support missing

removed item from drivers view

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,094 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2014 33,706 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 33,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,701 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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DE59 GKV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE59 GKV, 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 DE59 GKV registered?

DE59 GKV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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