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BK09 PNZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,226 mi
Last recorded35,226 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 PNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 35,226 miles

Central Rear brake pipe running transversely across rear axle corroded.

Offside Front strut top has vertical movement when vehicle raised

rust on both chassis leg tops where they meet the bulkhead

Fail 24 Oct 2025 35,226 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction object hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction object stuck on facia (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear brake pipe running transversely across rear axle corroded.

Nearside Rear parking brake no effort when vehicle raised and wheel spun

Offside Front strut top has vertical movement when vehicle raised

rust on both chassis leg tops where they meet the bulkhead

Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,461 miles

BOOT LOAD AREA FULL

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear WHEEL STIFF TO ROTATE

Fail 26 Oct 2024 30,461 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible SHOCKER TOP MOUNT (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOOT LOAD AREA FULL

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear WHEEL STIFF TO ROTATE

Pass 31 Oct 2023 26,656 miles

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

Fail 31 Oct 2023 26,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 21,563 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 18,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 17,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 16,387 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 14,385 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 12,887 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,931 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 10,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 8,809 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2014 7,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2014 7,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2013 5,975 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 5,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 4,614 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 PNZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PNZ, 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 PNZ registered?

BK09 PNZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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