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BV09 LBJ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,124 mi
Last recorded65,124 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,521 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 60,224 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 56,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 55,035 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,094 miles

Front inner discs corroded

Front tyres worn uneven

Handbrake requires slight adjustment

Nearside and offside front top shock mounts slightly worn

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,541 miles

Front inner brake discs corroded

Front inner pads worn thin

Fail 3 Jun 2019 50,541 miles

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

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

Front inner brake discs corroded

Front inner pads worn thin

Pass 25 May 2018 48,303 miles

Front inner discs corroded

Front inner pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,114 miles

Front inner pads wearing thin and inner discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,440 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,314 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 27 May 2014 33,413 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 33,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,048 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 27,018 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 22,475 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 LBJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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