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BN59 VOG

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,830 mi
Last recorded113,830 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 113,830 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 113,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,358 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 110,352 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,830 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 102,929 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 102,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,100 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 99,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blasé split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,182 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 85,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,045 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,433 miles

both front tyres wearing from inner and outer edges and surface cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,451 miles

Handbrake high

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 49,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,092 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 VOG is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN59 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

BN59 VOG is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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