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DF09 BLV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,433 mi
Last recorded116,433 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 BLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 116,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front support panel for rad corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,665 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 111,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high manually adjusted aim (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,476 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 106,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,819 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,112 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

various points on rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 97,112 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

various points on rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2020 94,737 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,656 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 89,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,391 miles

offside front wishbone bush splitting slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,952 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,295 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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DF09 BLV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 DF09 BLV, 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 DF09 BLV registered?

DF09 BLV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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