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DF09 BMZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,020 mi
Last recorded114,020 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 BMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 114,020 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 113,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 106,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filled screen wash bottle (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,256 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 91,456 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,472 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 86,469 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,880 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly corroded at ferrule. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 50% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has minor cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 50 % worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has minor cracks. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,829 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit @2.6mm

Nearside Rear Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre close to limit @ 2.7mm

Offside Front Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,051 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 BMZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF09 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

DF09 BMZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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