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DS09 BDF

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 BDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 114,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 114,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 68,218 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,290 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 65,201 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive lateral and longitudinal movement in top bush bearing assembly (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 54,952 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,909 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 6 Jan 2018 46,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,127 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,524 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,158 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,937 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edge

NSR tyre at 2mm,OSR tyre under 2mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,937 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edge

NSR tyre at 2mm,OSR tyre under 2mm

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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DS09 BDF 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 DS09 BDF, 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 DS09 BDF registered?

DS09 BDF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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