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CE59 LKN

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 97,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,735 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 96,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 91,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 91,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,729 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 86,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,080 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls both sides cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2022 79,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls both sides cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,774 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,119 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 73,119 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,821 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,498 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 42,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,055 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 38,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,910 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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CE59 LKN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE59 LKN, 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 CE59 LKN registered?

CE59 LKN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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