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AP09 DGV

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,921 mi
Last recorded118,921 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 118,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded at clip on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported

Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,744 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,530 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 87,530 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer box mounting - fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 81,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind offside (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,813 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,712 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,983 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 48,904 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,904 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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AP09 DGV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP09 DGV, 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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AP09 DGV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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