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DU09 VEV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,340 miles

Coolant level very low

Front Radiator support corroded

Front Subframe corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to rear underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,954 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S front pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and cross rear axle - BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides - rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 94,952 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S front pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and cross rear axle - BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides - rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 92,812 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills - slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes - slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 92,812 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills - slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes - slight (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both rear valve stems badly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,557 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 89,548 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,130 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 86,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,710 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in Zone A - Damage Contained within 10mm Circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,711 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,711 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,804 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2016 53,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,402 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 38,714 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,633 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 VEV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU09 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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