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BG09 ZZN

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,890 mi
Last recorded43,890 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 43,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside axle mountings to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 41,347 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 37,747 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel advise adjustment requires

Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,510 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 28,510 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 25,890 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 23,291 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 22,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 19,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 17,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,276 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 16,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 14,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,679 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 ZZN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZZN, 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 ZZN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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