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CE59 OCM

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,433 mi
Last recorded73,433 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 OCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,433 miles

Handbrake requires attention

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

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

Rear axle and front subframe corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 73,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake requires attention

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

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

Rear axle and front subframe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 70,955 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,203 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle

nail in n/s front tyre and worn on edge

Fail 1 Nov 2023 68,201 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

corrosion on rear axle

nail in n/s front tyre and worn on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,198 miles

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

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,813 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 59,810 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,370 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 55,369 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,038 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 51,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,189 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,362 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 43,360 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding n/s rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,902 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,116 miles

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

oil leak filter

Pass 1 Sep 2012 19,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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CE59 OCM is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

CE59 OCM is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is CE59 OCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 OCM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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