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CA09 RBX

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,913 mi
Last recorded55,913 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 RBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,913 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake lines corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2025 55,912 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery connections (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both front brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake lines corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,909 miles

rear axle beam corroding

rear tyres & nsf tyre wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2024 55,909 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os &ns top dust boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

rear axle beam corroding

rear tyres & nsf tyre wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,385 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 45,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,127 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 17,302 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 13,263 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 7,453 miles

N.SF wiper blade smearing screen slightly

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 RBX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

CA09 RBX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is CA09 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 RBX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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