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BD59 CRF

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 CRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 98,317 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 96,067 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 86,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,633 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 76,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,333 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 70,333 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding is parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,075 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 67,075 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 51,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise offside front bumper damaged

advise rear wiper split

Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise offside front bumper damaged

advise rear wiper split

Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,463 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking,

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Nov 2013 37,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre cracking,

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Nov 2012 28,390 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 28,390 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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BD59 CRF 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 66.7%.

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 BD59 CRF, 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 BD59 CRF registered?

BD59 CRF is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is BD59 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 CRF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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