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CE09 MZX

2009 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,058 mi
Last recorded129,058 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 MZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 129,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread blocks but not deep to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 115,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 115,433 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 110,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake poor

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,716 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 105,716 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,023 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,099 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,259 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,458 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 78,038 miles

Both rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 78,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 64,601 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,394 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,773 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,377 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 25,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MZX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CE09 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

CE09 MZX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is CE09 MZX safe to buy?

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