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CV09 EUW

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,483 mi
Last recorded83,483 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 EUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,483 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 83,443 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,735 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS BEAM AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 70,732 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS BEAM AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 65,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear TRYE STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,250 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 54,249 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,509 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 46,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,715 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 36,715 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 9,567 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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CV09 EUW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

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

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