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DV59 WPL

2009 Suzuki Swift

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,341 mi
Last recorded56,341 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 WPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 56,341 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 56,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,162 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 55,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,822 miles

Rear axle and mount prescribed areas slightly corroded

play in offside front strut mount

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,417 miles

Slight movement in offside front upper strut mount

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,355 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 49,329 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 48,478 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,546 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,257 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,349 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 29,661 miles

nearside rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,636 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit

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 WPL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel 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 WPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV59 WPL?

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What year was DV59 WPL registered?

DV59 WPL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is DV59 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 WPL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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