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CV59 XHN

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,841 mi
Last recorded76,841 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,841 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear undersills and rear chassis

fuel filler neck corroded

noise in steering rack

rear brakes imbalanced n/s slow, handbrake travel at limit

Fail 30 Jun 2025 76,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear undersills and rear chassis

fuel filler neck corroded

noise in steering rack

rear brakes imbalanced n/s slow, handbrake travel at limit

Pass 4 Jul 2024 70,455 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 70,455 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,152 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,398 miles

185/60/15 X 4,

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***********=ALL..!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 62,398 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF =FOUR=4 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

185/60/15 X 4,

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***********=ALL..!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,607 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 55,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 49,815 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 49,815 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,228 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 41,228 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 31,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 29,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,933 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 24,931 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 20,418 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,460 miles

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

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

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 XHN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV59 XHN, 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 XHN registered?

CV59 XHN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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