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BG09 VFS

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,748 mi
Last recorded86,748 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,748 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,891 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 81,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,189 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X1 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 70,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X1 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 60,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 60,388 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,946 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2013 34,946 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,078 miles

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

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

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 VFS is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

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

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