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CA09 FZP

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,670 mi
Last recorded112,670 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 FZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 112,670 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 112,670 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2020 73,005 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 61,013 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,802 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 54,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 48,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 48,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 40,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,568 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2012 14,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 14,452 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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CA09 FZP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA09 FZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA09 FZP registered?

CA09 FZP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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