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CE09 XWC

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 138,274 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in centre (8.2.2.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axel general corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,713 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded all over

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Unbreak travel

Pass 12 Sep 2023 129,327 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Ria wiper blade defective

Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Side mirror cracked ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 125,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Side mirror cracked ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 8 Oct 2019 113,608 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,848 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly harsh.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,848 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly harsh.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 87,564 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,449 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 79,449 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,145 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 69,145 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,910 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 43,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XWC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XWC, 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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CE09 XWC is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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