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BJ09 AVZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 AVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 86,122 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 86,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 73,776 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 73,774 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,958 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 68,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,002 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 54,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 47,272 miles

o/s/f wish bone bush staring to deboned

Pass 6 May 2017 38,995 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 30,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and has 2 nails in it

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

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,824 miles

around gearbox damp

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 19,258 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,536 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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BJ09 AVZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ09 AVZ, 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 BJ09 AVZ registered?

BJ09 AVZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is BJ09 AVZ safe to buy?

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