2009 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · GY59 RVO
2009 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 122,061 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY59 RVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 122,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY59 RVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Suzuki Swift (GY59 RVO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GY59 RVO Mileage History
- 24/04/2024103,631 mi
- 24/04/2024103,631 mi
- 22/04/2025114,588 mi+10,957 mi
- 22/04/2025114,589 mi+1 mi
- 21/04/2026122,061 mi+7,472 mi
Average of roughly 9,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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