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DS09 BDO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,138 mi
Last recorded107,138 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 BDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,138 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper slight damage

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 101,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper slight damage

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,023 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper damage

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper damage

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,753 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage rear bumper

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,637 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Fronts & rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 82,637 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Fronts & rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and top mount worn (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 74,918 miles

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

Rear Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and top mount worn (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,375 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,748 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,054 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 52,054 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 43,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,516 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,293 miles

Rear tyres wearing outside,NS under 2 mm,OS 2.5mm

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 BDO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BDO, 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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DS09 BDO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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