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DO05 ALS

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,798 mi
Last recorded12,798 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO05 ALS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 12,798 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 11,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 11,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 10,559 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 10,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 9,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 8,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 7,862 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 7,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 6,189 miles

number plates spacing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 5,218 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

parking brake just met requirements of 16%.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,326 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 4,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 3,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 2,562 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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DO05 ALS is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DO05 ALS, 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 DO05 ALS registered?

DO05 ALS is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is DO05 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DO05 ALS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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