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BK59 XHT

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,833 mi
Last recorded150,833 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 XHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 150,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 142,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 130,635 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 121,844 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 121,826 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 121,826 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 121,826 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2018 112,701 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 112,659 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,089 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 84,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,591 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,335 miles

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

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 XHT is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

BK59 XHT is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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