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BG09 VFO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,032 mi
Last recorded64,032 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,032 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 64,022 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2018 60,346 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,344 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,301 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 50,189 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,501 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has been repaired on outer edge, but puncher plug not completly sealing hole

sticker on nearside rear tyre inner side wall causing slight lump

Fail 24 Jun 2015 43,417 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 35,856 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,534 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,646 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 VFO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BG09 VFO, 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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BG09 VFO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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