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BG09 YPJ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,760 mi
Last recorded93,760 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 YPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,760 miles

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

Exhaust backbox held with tie clips

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

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

Rear floor damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,725 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust backbox held with tie clips

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

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

Rear floor damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all around (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,762 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,182 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 47,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,546 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 YPJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG09 YPJ registered?

BG09 YPJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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