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BF59 VSG

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,473 mi
Last recorded79,473 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,473 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 78,252 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 78,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,637 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,020 miles

PARK BRAKE EFFIENCY ON MINIMUM PASS LIMIT/BRAKES REQUIRE MAINTAINANCE

PLAY AT FRONT STUTS TOP MOUNTS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,625 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 72,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

HANDBRAKE HAS LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL, BRAKES REQUIRE MAINTAINANCE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE SHOULD BE REPLACED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 63,565 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 57,717 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 57,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,850 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 50,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,571 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,273 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 38,264 miles

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

offside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,343 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 33,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,152 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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BF59 VSG is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

BF59 VSG is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is BF59 VSG safe to buy?

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