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CV09 WFS

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 WFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

adv both front tyres wearing on edges

adv corrosion on front and rear axle.

adv corrosion on rear axle torsion bar

adv slight corrosion on front sub frame and rear axle

adv slight corrosion on front to rear brake lines and feralls.

adv surface corrosion on front and rear under body

Fail 3 Jan 2019 101,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

adv both front tyres wearing on edges

adv corrosion on front and rear axle.

adv corrosion on rear axle torsion bar

adv slight corrosion on front sub frame and rear axle

adv slight corrosion on front to rear brake lines and feralls.

adv surface corrosion on front and rear under body

Pass 23 Dec 2017 87,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

adv slight bind on both rear wheels not affecting efficiency

adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 23 Dec 2017 87,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

adv slight bind on both rear wheels not affecting efficiency

adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,546 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 58,544 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Jan 2014 45,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,358 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,001 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 42,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 33,178 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 33,177 miles

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

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 WFS is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CV09 WFS, 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 WFS is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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