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BK09 KND

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,302 mi
Last recorded103,302 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 KND
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 103,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 103,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 101,997 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 101,997 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,804 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,024 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox nsf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 4 Apr 2023 99,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox nsf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,936 miles

handbrake level travels high

Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The control arm inner rear bush is slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Causing some effect on tyre beading. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both seat belts mechanisms are not as free as they should be, slightly hesitating to pull all the belt in.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 94,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Stud. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from mirror arm. ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Plastic support from windscreen. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The control arm inner rear bush is slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Causing some effect on tyre beading. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both seat belts mechanisms are not as free as they should be, slightly hesitating to pull all the belt in.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,841 miles

brake pipe have slight corrosion

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Feb 2020 91,841 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached excessive play at upper attachment (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipe have slight corrosion

osr wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 83,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,825 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,279 miles

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

engine check light on

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,126 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,684 miles

engine check light on

slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,269 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 31,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,670 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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BK09 KND is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK09 KND, 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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What year was BK09 KND registered?

BK09 KND is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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