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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
handbrake warning lamp on
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
slight leak from gearbox
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
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
both rear tyres perishing & worn low
slight knock to steering
slight play to o/s & n/s steering arms
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
front brake discs worn & lipped
front brake pads worn close to limit
offside front tyre slight damage to outer wall
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
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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