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BF59 VRZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,946 mi
Last recorded158,946 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 158,946 miles

Damage to NS Sill

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Headlights have Frosted Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 158,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid Section to Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Damage to NS Sill

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Headlights have Frosted Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 153,197 miles

Exhaust noise - modified

Offside Rear wheel rim has dents

Pass 25 Jan 2024 137,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle lowered and modified exhaust system

Pass 3 Feb 2023 125,875 miles

Exhaust noise at higher revs

Modified exhaust and suspension lowered

Pass 9 Feb 2022 117,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tailgate not opening , inspect via rear seats

Vehicle lowered and modified

Fail 1 Feb 2022 117,437 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tailgate not opening , inspect via rear seats

Vehicle lowered and modified

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,810 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,800 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 59,792 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 47,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,880 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VRZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

BF59 VRZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is BF59 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 VRZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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