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BJ59 VEV

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,529 mi
Last recorded81,529 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,529 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support/ both inner sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 81,529 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support/ both inner sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,975 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member/radiator support/ both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 79,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear main feed as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member/radiator support/ both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 76,311 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member / radiator support corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line corroded inside wheelarch. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2024 76,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member / radiator support corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line corroded inside wheelarch. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,908 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,509 miles

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

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 69,619 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 69,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 48,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,738 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking but no ply exposed

Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,195 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,048 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 28,048 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,554 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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BJ59 VEV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ59 VEV, 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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BJ59 VEV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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