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DG09 XDH

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,867 mi
Last recorded72,867 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XDH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 72,867 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal spongy

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,070 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 77,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet wont open

Pass 2 May 2018 62,955 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 62,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTTOM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 59,196 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,416 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,519 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking across tread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,937 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,408 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 XDH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

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

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