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BN09 EBP

2009 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,480 mi
Last recorded147,480 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 EBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 147,480 miles

under vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 147,480 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 143,162 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 139,178 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 139,178 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 135,393 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 126,325 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 126,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

cracking to o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear washers inop

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,146 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 114,143 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,427 miles

radiator carrier corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,147 miles

front shocker top mounts worn

Pass 2 Mar 2018 94,552 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,554 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 86,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded + pitted

oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,496 miles

unbonding and perishing to front wishbone bushes.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and out of shape.

unbonding and perishing to front wishbone bushes.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 72,951 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

oil on gearbox

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,397 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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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BN09 EBP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN09 EBP, 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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BN09 EBP is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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