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DG09 XEC

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,798 mi
Last recorded97,798 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 97,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,341 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 58,619 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 58,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,664 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,664 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 47,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,226 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 38,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 34,178 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 14,786 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 10 Mar 2012 9,883 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 XEC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

DG09 XEC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is DG09 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 XEC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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