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DV59 BUF

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,666 mi
Last recorded116,666 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 BUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 116,666 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 105,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,060 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE PLAY

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES OF SEPERATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,924 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 31 Aug 2018 71,923 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,284 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 56,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,488 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,419 miles

Front wipers smearing.

NSR wheel rim dented on inside.

Oil leak from gearbox - suspect speedo drive cover.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,860 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 25,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DV59 BUF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DV59 BUF, 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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DV59 BUF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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