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CV09 CFX

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,582 mi
Last recorded109,582 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 CFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 109,582 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 109,580 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 108,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 107,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 106,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat is also loose - appears to be fitted / secured incorrectly ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,552 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 98,538 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,730 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 95,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 88,727 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 88,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,324 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,124 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,154 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,684 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 37,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,889 miles

slight split with n/s/f wiper blade

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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CV09 CFX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc 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 CV09 CFX, 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 CV09 CFX registered?

CV09 CFX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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