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DG09 XEJ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,555 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 79,555 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached very dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 70,032 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 70,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,725 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 61,724 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 54,898 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,398 miles

slight bind on near side rear wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,235 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,221 miles

slight play top mounts handbrake just meets limits

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,908 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,762 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,473 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 XEJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 XEJ registered?

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

Is DG09 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 XEJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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