2009 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · SL09 PLX
2009 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 115,104 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL09 PLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 115,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SL09 PLX Mileage History
- 12/11/202196,456 mi
- 17/11/2022109,269 mi+12,813 mi
- 21/11/2022109,271 mi+2 mi
- 23/11/2023115,102 mi+5,831 mi
- 24/11/2023115,104 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL09 PLX 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 (SL09 PLX) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 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 (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Insecure in wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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