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CE09 CKU

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,813 mi
Last recorded65,813 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 CKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 65,813 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 63,855 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 63,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,877 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 61,877 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,519 miles

handbrake travel

play in nearside front upper suspension mountain

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,211 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 56,211 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,002 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top strut mtg's (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,347 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mtg's both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 52,347 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mtg's both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,811 miles

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

Offside rear brake slight bind

Offside rear tyres pressure low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 616,501 miles

rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,465 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,548 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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CE09 CKU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE09 CKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE09 CKU registered?

CE09 CKU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is CE09 CKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 CKU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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