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DG09 XFA

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,021 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 87,384 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 85,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

long parking brake travel

Pass 15 May 2023 83,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 81,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2021 79,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

strong smell of fuel from fuel filler pipe but no sign of leak. requires further investigation.

Fail 15 May 2021 79,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

strong smell of fuel from fuel filler pipe but no sign of leak. requires further investigation.

Pass 21 May 2020 78,802 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 75,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,530 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,546 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 18 Mar 2013 10,278 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,547 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 XFA is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

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

Is DG09 XFA safe to buy?

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