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DV59 ZRE

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 ZRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 117,712 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 117,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,225 miles

minor leak on n/s/r damper

minor wear on n/s/f drop link

Fail 26 Sep 2022 96,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened lower arm rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor leak on n/s/r damper

minor wear on n/s/f drop link

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,058 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 96,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,467 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 92,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 76,983 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 76,982 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,905 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,097 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Sep 2016 52,146 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel binding not able to check wheel baring (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and bald on inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and bald on inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and bald on inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,740 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,739 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,191 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 34,191 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,220 miles

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

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 ZRE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZRE, 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 DV59 ZRE registered?

DV59 ZRE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is DV59 ZRE safe to buy?

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