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CN09 BXV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,376 mi
Last recorded78,376 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 BXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 78,376 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Fail 13 May 2026 78,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Pass 2 May 2025 73,978 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 73,973 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,766 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 67,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 65,330 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,489 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 62,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,000 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 49,324 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 40 17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel binding/turning wheel during lifting section of test, wheel bearing not tested.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,933 miles

both front tyres worn low 205/40/17

Fail 11 Dec 2017 43,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

both front tyres worn low 205/40/17

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,466 miles

deep cuts in osf and nsr tyre walls 205/40/17

Fail 20 Dec 2016 45,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

deep cuts in osf and nsr tyre walls 205/40/17

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,406 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 40,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded.

nearside rear tyre has 2x nails.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

oil leak from around gearbox area.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,644 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 37,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre both shoulders worn 2mm

nearside front tyre low pressure [18psi, side wall cracking]

offside front tyre very low [6psi, nail in tread]

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tre centre tread 4mm, outer tread 2mm, inner tread just 1.6mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Fail 4 Jan 2013 31,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tre centre tread 4mm, outer tread 2mm, inner tread just 1.6mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Pass 21 Jan 2012 25,693 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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CN09 BXV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CN09 BXV, 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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CN09 BXV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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