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DG09 FOV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,070 mi
Last recorded94,070 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 94,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,858 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 89,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 86,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,938 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,440 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 66,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,725 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 35,725 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,350 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 32,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,349 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 FOV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FOV, 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 DG09 FOV registered?

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

Is DG09 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 FOV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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