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BK10 XKJ

2010 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,450 mi
Last recorded123,450 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 XKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,450 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2025 123,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel HANDBRAKE (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 117,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 108,419 miles

Nearside Front strut adjustment locking collars are loose.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 99,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 96,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 86,265 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 75,723 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 75,716 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,907 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 72,907 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,554 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 26,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BK10 XKJ is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,761 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 BK10 XKJ, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK10 XKJ registered?

BK10 XKJ is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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