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BV09 LBO

2009 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,296 mi
Last recorded128,296 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 128,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front headlamp lens & aim

Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,894 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,711 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip in screen

slight play n/s/f shocker top mounting

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,919 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting borderline

n/s/f & o/s/f antiroll bar link boots splitting

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable?! ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable?! ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,103 miles

front and rear brake balance o/s slow

n/s/r brake binding

slight movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 5 May 2016 56,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,714 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 49,714 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 29,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,549 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 LBO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LBO, 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 LBO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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