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BK59 XCZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,136 mi
Last recorded86,136 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 XCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,136 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

underbody corrosion

vertical and lateral play detected in both front upper suspension mounts areas when vehicle is jacked up

Fail 1 Jul 2024 78,260 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck and breather areas (lower sections) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 lumps (1856015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (date stamped 2018) 1856015 recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

underbody corrosion

vertical and lateral play detected in both front upper suspension mounts areas when vehicle is jacked up

Pass 26 May 2023 74,861 miles

All tyre pressures were low

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front MacPherson strut upper mounting exhibits play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam-axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2023 74,861 miles

All tyre pressures were low

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front MacPherson strut upper mounting exhibits play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam-axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 72,123 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front MacPherson strut upper support exhibits play

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 May 2022 72,123 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front MacPherson strut upper support exhibits play

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,191 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 66,191 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 42,943 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mounting slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,563 miles

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

Fail 23 Sep 2016 34,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

Pass 26 Sep 2015 24,933 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 24,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,004 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 17,901 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,174 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 8,311 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 XCZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XCZ, 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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BK59 XCZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BK59 XCZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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