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BV09 LXO

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,934 mi
Last recorded103,934 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 103,934 miles

Front lower cross-member corroded

Front springs corroded

Front strut mounts slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,069 miles

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

Slight play in front strut mounts

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,220 miles

F/Discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 83,220 miles

F/Discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,095 miles

F/Discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in n/s/f strut mount

Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,095 miles

F/Discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in n/s/f strut mount

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,423 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear wiper blade split

n/s/f strut mount slight play

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,594 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 36,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,352 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 LXO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 LXO registered?

BV09 LXO is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is BV09 LXO safe to buy?

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