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DU09 VEH

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,278 miles

Central Rear advise rear beam axle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 76,455 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 76,336 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 71,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 71,966 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and perished (strongly advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pipe onto calliper corroded (strongly advise) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and perished (strongly advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail on edge of tread ()

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,489 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 62,489 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 56,814 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 51,477 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,421 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,854 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,972 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,568 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,473 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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DU09 VEH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU09 VEH, 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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DU09 VEH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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