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BJ59 ZBZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,309 mi
Last recorded89,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 89,309 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 89,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 84,759 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight lift/play to o/s and n/s top shock mounts

Slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 31 Jan 2025 84,759 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight lift/play to o/s and n/s top shock mounts

Slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,094 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 84,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated temp repair (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

temp repair to fuel filler neck

Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,149 miles

handbrake warning lamp on

Fail 1 Nov 2021 73,974 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

handbrake warning lamp on

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,208 miles

slight leak from gearbox

Fail 11 Nov 2020 69,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

o/s/f wishbone arm bush splitting

rear brake balance

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,573 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 64,573 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R tyre perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,134 miles

both rear tyres perishing & worn low

slight knock to steering

slight play to o/s & n/s steering arms

Fail 6 Nov 2018 58,134 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (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))

both rear tyres perishing & worn low

slight knock to steering

slight play to o/s & n/s steering arms

Pass 15 Nov 2017 50,905 miles

front brake discs worn & lipped

front brake pads worn close to limit

offside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

Fail 15 Nov 2017 50,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn & lipped

front brake pads worn close to limit

nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes perishing & splitting

offside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,299 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 44,299 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,567 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,302 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,429 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 ZBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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