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BK07 BKV

2007 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,081 mi
Last recorded73,081 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 BKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 73,081 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Bottom of subframe corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,846 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 71,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 69,423 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 69,421 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,632 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 66,632 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

vehicle underbody light corrosion.

Fail 18 Mar 2021 60,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

vehicle underbody light corrosion.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,332 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and air return pipe ()

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

both front tyres cracking with age

Fail 18 Mar 2020 59,303 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and air return pipe ()

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

both front tyres cracking with age

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sills covers fitted on both sides, not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 33,144 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,424 miles

o/s/f wiper rubber splitting at ends

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,547 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres showing cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,340 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

rear bush in osf wishbone debonding

Fail 19 Mar 2010 13,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracking in both rear tyres

rear bush in osf wishbone debonding

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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BK07 BKV is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,096 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 BK07 BKV, 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 19 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK07 BKV is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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