2009 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · M27 SAY
2009 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 84,212 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M27 SAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 84,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M27 SAY 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 (M27 SAY) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
M27 SAY Mileage History
- 27/05/202371,780 mi
- 30/05/202471,836 mi+56 mi
- 19/05/202574,795 mi+2,959 mi
- 26/05/202684,159 mi+9,364 mi
- 30/05/202684,212 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 4,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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