2009 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · CV59 FOU

The 2009 Suzuki Swift presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 January 2025 at 159,969 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from October 2021 through December 2023 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failure on 6 October 2021 at 124,646 miles, reversed by a pass ten days later on 16 October 2021 at 124,996 miles with no defects listed on either entry, indicating a minor administrative or transient fault rather than a mechanical defect. Recorded mileage sits at 159,969 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 9,410 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a small hatchback. The gaps between tests show steady accumulation: 124,646 to 124,996 miles across October 2021, then 138,277 by October 2022, 152,463 by December 2023, and 159,969 by January 2025. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns flagged at any stage, which suggests the previous keeper kept the car to a basic pass standard without neglected consumables appearing in the record. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and 160k mileage, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not capture early-stage rust or worn coil springs. The October 2021 fail-pass within ten days with no defects logged points to either a documentation error or a cleared minor item, so verify the V5C and any retained test paperwork. Check tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and brake caliper operation manually, since these consumables fall outside the sparse recorded history.