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DV09 HBY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,133 mi
Last recorded67,133 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 HBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 59,642 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 59,638 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front top suspension mount has very slight lift.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,135 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 42,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 30,169 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 25,026 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 19,861 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 HBY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

DV09 HBY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is DV09 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 HBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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