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BG09 YVL

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,589 mi
Last recorded38,589 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,589 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension top mountings have slight movement when vehicle raised

Fail 18 Aug 2025 38,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s front suspension top mountings have slight movement when vehicle raised

Pass 31 Aug 2024 35,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall and Surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 33,848 miles

slight play front upper suspension mountings

Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,035 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,718 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,805 miles

slight movement detected n/s front shocker top mountain

slight movement detected o/s front shocker top mountain

Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,931 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,485 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 YVL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

BG09 YVL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is BG09 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 YVL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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