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DG59 VPY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,227 mi
Last recorded34,227 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 34,227 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 33,198 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 31,919 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 31,919 miles

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

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

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 7 Sep 2022 30,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 28,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,351 miles

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))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 27,351 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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 2 Sep 2019 25,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 24,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 26 Aug 2017 23,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,261 miles

different size tyres fitted to front and rear

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 18,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,824 miles

osf nsf tyre tread just over l limit

Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,820 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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DG59 VPY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG59 VPY, 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 DG59 VPY registered?

DG59 VPY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is DG59 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 VPY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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