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CE09 WGX

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,842 mi
Last recorded91,842 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 WGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

osr shock absorber corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 89,525 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake lines on rear axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroding

Sill covers fitted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 86,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake lines on rear axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroding

Sill covers fitted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,116 miles

Offside Front rear wishbone mounting deteriorating

exhaust starting to corrode

rear axle beam corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,362 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 80,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,142 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 78,141 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,904 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner brake pad

n/s/r tyre inner side wall heavy ageing

Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,663 miles

n/s/f tyre both edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,104 miles

nearside steering arm has slight play

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2015 60,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside steering arm has slight play

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,417 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 51,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,322 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 34,322 miles

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

Offside Front 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 WGX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WGX, 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 CE09 WGX registered?

CE09 WGX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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