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BD09 HVP

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,118 mi
Last recorded30,118 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 HVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 30,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 30,118 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 29,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 29,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 28,901 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 28,901 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 27,723 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 27,723 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2018 24,198 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 24,198 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,514 miles

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,845 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Aug 2016 20,845 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,074 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,228 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 HVP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP registered?

BD09 HVP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is BD09 HVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 HVP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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