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BK09 KNG

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,048 mi
Last recorded84,048 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 KNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 84,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 76,061 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 68,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,383 miles

Both front suspension upper mountings have slight movement

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,432 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/split inner sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 21,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,221 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 18,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,786 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 KNG is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

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

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