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BG09 HLN

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,088 mi
Last recorded53,088 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 HLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 53,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has slight excess travel requires adjustment/repair

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 49,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has slight excess travel requires adjustment/repair

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,196 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 38,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,670 miles

4 Tyres Cracked Perished Due to AGE

Fail 28 May 2019 34,670 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top Mount Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

4 Tyres Cracked Perished Due to AGE

Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,449 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 31,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,378 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,514 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,631 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,197 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 10,790 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HLN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

BG09 HLN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is BG09 HLN safe to buy?

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