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BG09 HLD

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,153 mi
Last recorded139,153 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 HLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 139,153 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 128,968 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 128,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 112,834 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 96,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 88,878 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,362 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 76,403 miles

Nearside Front slight play in upper shock mount

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 25 May 2016 61,355 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 May 2016 61,354 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 46,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 34,873 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,373 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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BG09 HLD is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG09 HLD, 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 BG09 HLD registered?

BG09 HLD is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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