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CE59 UBY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 71,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 68,764 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,759 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 66,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,942 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,766 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,080 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 59,078 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,353 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 55,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,010 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 40,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,625 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 30,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,384 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,063 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 UBY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBY, 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 CE59 UBY registered?

CE59 UBY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is CE59 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 UBY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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