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BK09 UCV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,795 mi
Last recorded75,795 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 UCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,795 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 65,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 64,705 miles

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

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

Front both top mount has play

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake on reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2023 62,428 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 59,698 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 59,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,306 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 56,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,656 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,654 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,130 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 40,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,051 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on edge

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2014 27,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,957 miles

both rear tyres crackes in tread and nail in n/s/r

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 18 Jun 2013 22,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f tyre low

both rear tyres crackes in tread and nail in n/s/r

Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,547 miles

crackes in both rear tyres

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 UCV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCV, 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 BK09 UCV registered?

BK09 UCV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is BK09 UCV safe to buy?

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