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CV59 FOJ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,433 mi
Last recorded112,433 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 FOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 112,433 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside. Top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 112,433 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside. Top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 109,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 109,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 106,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on the top of shock at full extension (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 104,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 104,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,398 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,314 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,611 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,111 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,545 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,487 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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CV59 FOJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV59 FOJ, 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 CV59 FOJ registered?

CV59 FOJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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