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CV09 TNL

2009 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 TNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,742 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 99,738 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,153 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 97,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,124 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 91,124 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST BOX MOUNTING SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,662 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 77,662 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,869 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 65,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slight perish

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,957 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,482 miles

damage to front bumper o/s

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,446 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 26,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to cheak nearside rear seatbelt down to back seat has large item covering

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 TNL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TNL, 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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CV09 TNL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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