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BF59 AEU

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 AEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 137,092 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking master/callipers/rear cylinders (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 130,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end modification unsafe n/s and o/s locknut splitpins missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH, LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 124,345 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH, LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 115,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,980 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 108,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH, BADLY SPLIT AND DISTORTED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,344 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SUPPORT BROKEN.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,431 miles

Front brake discs worn thin / in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,084 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 52,084 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in treads of o/s front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,259 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 42,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,610 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

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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BF59 AEU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF59 AEU, 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 BF59 AEU registered?

BF59 AEU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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