2009 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · SH58 HCA
2009 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 108,579 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH58 HCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 108,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH58 HCA 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 (SH58 HCA) between April 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.
SH58 HCA Mileage History
- 05/04/202397,117 mi
- 12/04/202397,119 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/2024102,627 mi+5,508 mi
- 31/03/2025108,579 mi+5,952 mi
- 31/03/2025108,579 mi
Average of roughly 5,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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