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DG09 LGY

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 LGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 91,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 91,667 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 90,841 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,383 miles

Front slight play in strut top mounts

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 88,382 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative lead loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong way / to low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front slight play in strut top mounts

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

service brake travel

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 84,731 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,636 miles

Offside Front wiper torn

Fail 31 Jan 2018 77,636 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wiper torn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,214 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 69,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,085 miles

Both rear tyres starting to tear on inside side wall

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,401 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,827 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 LGY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG09 LGY, 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 LGY registered?

DG09 LGY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is DG09 LGY safe to buy?

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