MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack
Oil leak ()
Rear reg light modified but still illuminates plate
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking flexy hose to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
fuel pipes corroded
park brake requirements only just met
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFZ 1712 is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 DFZ 1712, 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 DFZ 1712 registered?
DFZ 1712 is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 June 2009.
Is DFZ 1712 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFZ 1712 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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