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BD09 DZH

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,950 mi
Last recorded104,950 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 DZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 104,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 104,898 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,915 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,774 miles

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

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

Transmission oil leaks

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 96,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Transmission oil leaks

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,069 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 93,045 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 88,092 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 88,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,498 miles

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Fail 20 Feb 2019 82,498 miles

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

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

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,515 miles

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

Front wipers smiring

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipe corrorded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 75,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush shocker top bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers smiring

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipe corrorded

Pass 22 May 2017 74,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 74,272 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 64,486 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,952 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,216 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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BD09 DZH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD09 DZH, 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 BD09 DZH registered?

BD09 DZH is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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