2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · KN09 JHV
2009 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 100,848 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN09 JHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2025
- 100,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
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KN09 JHV 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 (KN09 JHV) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2025 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: Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KN09 JHV Mileage History
- 03/01/202378,398 mi
- 04/01/202378,395 mi-3 mi
- 26/01/202492,448 mi+14,053 mi
- 26/01/202492,448 mi
- 11/01/2025100,848 mi+8,400 mi
Average of roughly 11,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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