MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint
Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/r brake binding on slightly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/r brake binding on slightly
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ09 VZL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 BJ09 VZL, 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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BJ09 VZL is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 June 2009.
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