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BN59 TLJ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,769 mi
Last recorded94,769 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 TLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 94,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust studs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,595 miles

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

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2023 72,134 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 54,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,366 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,569 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 41,568 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,948 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,373 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,663 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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BN59 TLJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN59 TLJ, 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 BN59 TLJ registered?

BN59 TLJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is BN59 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 TLJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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