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CV10 SDZ

2010 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,589 mi
Last recorded138,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 SDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 138,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy underseal on underside suspension and brake pipes

radiator cradle very corroded radiator becoming insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2026 138,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect siezed compressed on inspection (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy underseal on underside suspension and brake pipes

radiator cradle very corroded radiator becoming insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2024 135,478 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected corroded front back plates parts missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front radiator mount cross member very corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing rust bleed

prescribed areas heavy coating of underseal

road wheels corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 133,501 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ns and os axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever long travel

road wheel corroded all

Fail 15 Dec 2023 133,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not plugged inand adjuster appear incorrectly fitted (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated valve appears to be leaking (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ns and os axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever long travel

road wheel corroded all

Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearbushes ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has a lot of travel, park brake locking on both wheels

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel lines near the fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ns and so rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 116,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wheel bearings rust bleed bearings feel and sound ok

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr 2.2 osr 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 116,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wheel bearings rust bleed bearings feel and sound ok

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr 2.2 osr 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 112,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 112,171 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,919 miles

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

Offside Front signs of rust bleed at bearing

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 106,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front signs of rust bleed at bearing

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 100,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,401 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 94,397 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,939 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 85,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 72,154 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 72,154 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,338 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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CV10 SDZ is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,761 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 CV10 SDZ, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV10 SDZ is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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