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BK59 TKO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 TKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 111,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake lever slightly high

Fail 26 Feb 2026 111,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,333 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 105,330 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 100,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 95,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 93,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 91,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 91,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,195 miles

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

Fuel filler neck badly corroded but not leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OS wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 84,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel filler neck badly corroded but not leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OS wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,615 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 64,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,461 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,655 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,183 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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BK59 TKO 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 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 BK59 TKO, 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 BK59 TKO registered?

BK59 TKO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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