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DU09 WVN

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,733 mi
Last recorded79,733 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 79,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,612 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 76,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,795 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

stone chip not effecting drivers view

Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,795 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

stone chip not effecting drivers view

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,201 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 68,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,927 miles

rear bumper slightly detached NSR

clutch biting point too high

coolant overflow resevoir cap missing

corrosion over rear suspension and exhaust

Fail 15 Jul 2020 63,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch biting point too high

coolant overflow resevoir cap missing

corrosion over rear suspension and exhaust

rear bumper slightly detached NSR

Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flexey (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,524 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate from arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate from arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,466 miles

both front lower arm bushes (rears) starting to split on edges

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit and cracked/split, close to cords/wires

play/knock n/s/f drop link

Fail 9 Oct 2015 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front lower arm bushes (rears) starting to split on edges

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit and cracked/split, close to cords/wires

play/knock n/s/f drop link

Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 16,014 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,082 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 WVN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WVN, 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 DU09 WVN registered?

DU09 WVN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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