2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · CA59 FHF
2009 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 86,256 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA59 FHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 86,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA59 FHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Suzuki Swift (CA59 FHF) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
CA59 FHF Mileage History
- 08/06/202380,878 mi
- 26/06/202482,920 mi+2,042 mi
- 28/06/202482,920 mi
- 03/06/202585,145 mi+2,225 mi
- 07/07/202686,256 mi+1,111 mi
Average of roughly 1,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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