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DG09 FOH

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,767 mi
Last recorded127,767 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 127,767 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 127,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,462 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 106,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,307 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount slight lift

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,171 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,652 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,449 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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DG09 FOH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DG09 FOH, 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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DG09 FOH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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