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CA09 VZM

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,383 mi
Last recorded154,383 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 VZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 154,383 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 154,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 153,743 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 153,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 142,558 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 142,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play AND O/S FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 134,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 134,044 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and o/srear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification movement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 128,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 128,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both sides (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 114,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 114,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 108,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,803 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s top strut mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 103,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged fluid leaking from ABS unit (1.6 (e))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s top strut mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Jul 2016 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,133 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,322 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,942 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 VZM is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

CA09 VZM is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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