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CP09 HZY

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

92,816 mi
Last recorded92,816 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 HZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 92,816 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 92,812 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 86,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 80,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,760 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NSF + OSF DISCS WORN + CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front OSF + NSF UPPER TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY

Front WIPERS DO NOT RETURN TO PARK POSITION - INTERMITTENT

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH NSR + OSR BUSHES PERISHING + SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 69,637 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NSF + OSF DISCS WORN + CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front OSF + NSF UPPER TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY

Front WIPERS DO NOT RETURN TO PARK POSITION - INTERMITTENT

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH NSR + OSR BUSHES PERISHING + SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 61,653 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 61,653 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front wipers stop when switched off but can be parked useing switch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox area oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake close to no reserve

Fail 25 Jun 2018 60,296 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front wipers stop when switched off but can be parked useing switch

Nearside Front inner wheel arch loose and not secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.93mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox area oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake close to no reserve

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,579 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outerside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is 5 years old

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 47,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outerside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is 5 years old

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre is 5 years old

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,245 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracking of tyre tread surface

Fail 24 Jun 2015 38,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracking of tyre tread surface

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2014 30,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,355 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

driver door check strap broken

exhaust back box hanger broken

Fail 5 Jul 2013 24,349 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

driver door check strap broken

exhaust back box hanger broken

n/s washer jet not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jun 2012 17,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,623 miles

o/s door check strap broken

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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CP09 HZY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CP09 HZY, 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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CP09 HZY is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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