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DV09 GVU

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 GVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,669 miles

Offside Front strut top has slight play

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2025 93,409 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion (rear axle)

Pass 1 Mar 2024 83,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 73,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 65,436 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 65,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,515 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 59,513 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,427 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,749 miles

nearside rear brake pipe has surface rust

offside rear brake pipe has surface rust

parking brake efficiency just meets requirements. parking brake may require service/adjustment

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,058 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,970 miles

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

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,766 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,916 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,142 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,665 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 22,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres are perished

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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DV09 GVU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV09 GVU, 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 DV09 GVU registered?

DV09 GVU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is DV09 GVU safe to buy?

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