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BV09 KZK

2009 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 KZK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 96,667 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 96,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Long hand brake travel. Play in both top mounts

Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,075 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 95,060 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 87,471 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 87,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to 1.5mm passenger side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 81,500 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to 1.5mm passenger side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and kerb damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn and rear excessively deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear and o/s front coil springs corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2020 69,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Very Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Washer Not Fully Hitting Screen (Drivers Side) But Enough To Still Clear View.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,817 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,210 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,628 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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BV09 KZK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV09 KZK, 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 BV09 KZK registered?

BV09 KZK is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BV09 KZK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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