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DV09 GVY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 GVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 76,978 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 68,879 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 61,229 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 54,808 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 48,172 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,984 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,061 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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DV09 GVY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

DV09 GVY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is DV09 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 GVY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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