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BN09 FXO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,905 mi
Last recorded92,905 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 FXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,905 miles

both front & rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various suspension componets

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,025 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,912 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 76,764 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH @ rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 70,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,673 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,672 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 59,393 miles

hand brake travel getting high

Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,781 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,781 miles

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

front discs heavily corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 51,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,507 miles

advise front wish bone rear bushes splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface splits in nearside and offside rear tyres .

Fail 13 Jun 2012 22,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

surface splits in nearside and offside rear tyres .

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 FXO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 FXO registered?

BN09 FXO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is BN09 FXO safe to buy?

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