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DG09 XCY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,867 mi
Last recorded73,867 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,852 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 71,812 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box / pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 69,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,497 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 65,496 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,996 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,197 miles

Front COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AT THE BOTTOM COILS

Front STONE CHIP DAMAGE ON SCREEN

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,890 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake travel nearing maximum limits. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,250 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,679 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 31,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,546 miles

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

advise n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,845 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 XCY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

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

Is DG09 XCY safe to buy?

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