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BJ57 LWF

2007 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,294 mi
Last recorded113,294 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,294 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 111,040 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 108,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,783 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 7 Jul 2022 101,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 2 Jul 2021 101,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 101,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 100,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,581 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 86,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,025 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,286 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,825 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,453 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,686 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 49,649 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,032 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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BJ57 LWF is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,096 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 BJ57 LWF, 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 19 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ57 LWF registered?

BJ57 LWF is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is BJ57 LWF safe to buy?

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