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DU59 WBZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,320 mi
Last recorded121,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 WBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,320 miles

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,030 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 96,424 miles

Electronic power steering not working works turning left, doesn't work turning right (2.6 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,890 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 91,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tyre fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake discs starting to wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc starting to wear

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 79,483 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,480 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 64,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,651 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,514 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,514 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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DU59 WBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU59 WBZ, 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 DU59 WBZ registered?

DU59 WBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is DU59 WBZ safe to buy?

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