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CA10 DFZ

2010 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,545 mi
Last recorded88,545 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 DFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,545 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 81,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 81,544 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,991 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,105 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 71,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 65,037 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 65,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,464 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,548 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,919 miles

headlight bulbs are 2 different colours

Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlight bulbs are 2 different colours

Fail 1 May 2014 40,276 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 40,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,596 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f wiper starting to split

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2013 26,596 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f wiper starting to split

rear wiper deteriorated

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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CA10 DFZ is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,761 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 CA10 DFZ, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA10 DFZ registered?

CA10 DFZ is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is CA10 DFZ safe to buy?

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