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BJ59 ZCO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,774 mi
Last recorded154,774 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 154,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Replace ASAP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (185/60/15, 88H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Replace ASAP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. H/brake has limited reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 148,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 148,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 146,739 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 146,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 144,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 141,552 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 141,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,049 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 126,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 126,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 115,738 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,517 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 106,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel tight to turn (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,999 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,244 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,571 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,571 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZCO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc 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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

BJ59 ZCO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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