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DG09 XFE

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,585 mi
Last recorded159,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 159,585 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 158,215 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 156,435 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2022 155,234 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 154,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2019 152,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 150,123 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 148,277 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 148,277 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 131,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,107 miles

off-side front tyre close to wear markers

Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,107 miles

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

off-side front tyre close to wear markers

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,775 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 75,776 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,941 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

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 XFE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

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

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