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BJ57 NZV

2007 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,016 mi
Last recorded112,016 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 NZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 112,016 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 112,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 110,983 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 110,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,107 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 109,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,831 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 105,831 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,228 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,467 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 85,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,579 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,215 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,870 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,096 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 39,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 NZV is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc 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 NZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 NZV registered?

BJ57 NZV is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is BJ57 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ57 NZV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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