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BJ59 ZBW

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,644 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,955 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,368 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 73,368 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,962 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front top shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wishbone bushes slight splitting no movement

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,492 miles

front brake disc worn not weakened inner face

Fail 22 Nov 2019 57,492 miles

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

front brake disc worn not weakened inner face

Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,388 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing outer edge limit just met (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing outer edge limit just met (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,628 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing towards outer edge limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc lipped and worn

Fail 17 Nov 2016 40,628 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing towards outer edge limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc lipped and worn

Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,840 miles

front inner brake pads

Fail 1 Dec 2015 34,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)

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

front inner brake pads

Pass 1 Dec 2014 28,549 miles

offside front tyre wearing towards outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 17,401 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 ZBW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ59 ZBW, 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 BJ59 ZBW registered?

BJ59 ZBW is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 ZBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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