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CA59 GJF

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

116,466 mi
Last recorded116,466 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 GJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,466 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor cant be stowed (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2025 116,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor cant be stowed (3.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,312 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 107,312 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,615 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,020 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 89,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,396 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 84,394 miles

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,388 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 80,387 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear unable to rotate rear wheels brakes stuck on

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,533 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 76,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,506 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and advise stone chip (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and advise oil level (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nail o/s/r tyre

o/s handbrake effort

Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,463 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,463 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,543 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven treadwear

Offside Rear seat belt has a child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 43,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven treadwear

Offside Rear seat belt has a child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 37,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,910 miles

offside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,520 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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CA59 GJF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CA59 GJF, 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 CA59 GJF registered?

CA59 GJF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is CA59 GJF safe to buy?

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