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BT09 JDK

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 JDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,570 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Road wheel badly distorted N/S/F (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDE REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F LOWER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% BOTH SIDE FRONTS (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDE REARS (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,884 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear binding

Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,497 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,922 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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BT09 JDK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BT09 JDK, 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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BT09 JDK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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