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BF59 VSE

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,749 mi
Last recorded113,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 113,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 113,017 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 112,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,811 miles

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

slight play in off side front top strut mount

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,605 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 82,768 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 82,731 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 78,268 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 78,211 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,704 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,287 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 46,287 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VSE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

BF59 VSE is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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