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CA09 TPZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,992 mi
Last recorded27,992 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 27,992 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 27,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 27,574 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 26,854 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,452 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,049 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 25,005 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 25,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 23,723 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,943 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 TPZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

CA09 TPZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is CA09 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 TPZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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