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GBWJ09OTX

SUZUKI SWIFT

2009 · TURQUOISE · PETROL · 149,458 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-07-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-10-29● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition23 MOT tests · 14 passed

MOT History — 23 tests · 14 passed · 9 failed

PASS30 October 2025
149,458 mi
  • MINOROffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAIL28 October 2025
149,437 mi
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASS23 October 2024
136,404 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAIL23 October 2024
136,403 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASS27 October 2023
117,248 mi
FAIL26 October 2023
117,242 mi
  • MAJORBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in park brake (1.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORStop lamp(s) not working nearside & offside stop lights n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS28 October 2022
102,865 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL27 October 2022
102,865 mi
  • MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS19 October 2021
93,715 mi
FAIL19 October 2021
93,715 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS10 October 2020
89,992 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS26 April 2019
79,853 mi
  • MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASS27 April 2018
70,007 mi
PASS25 April 2017
60,974 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL25 April 2017
60,974 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS28 April 2016
50,288 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  • ADVISORYOffside Front tyre rearing on inner edge
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL28 April 2016
50,284 mi
  • FAILRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  • FAILParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  • ADVISORYOffside Front tyre rearing on inner edge
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL24 April 2015
42,204 mi
  • PRSNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake discs worn
PASS24 April 2015
42,204 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake discs worn
PASS25 April 2014
35,652 mi
FAIL25 April 2014
35,652 mi
  • FAILNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASS16 April 2013
28,600 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS12 April 2012
22,632 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
SUZUKI
Model
SWIFT
Colour
TURQUOISE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,490 cc
Year
2009
First registered
2009-04
CO₂ emissions
145 g/km
Tax due
2026-07-01
MOT expiry
2026-10-29
Recorded mileage
149,458 mi

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