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BV10 SXO

2010 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,103 mi
Last recorded165,103 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 SXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 165,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody wear

Fail 30 Sep 2024 165,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody wear

Pass 29 Sep 2023 160,011 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 159,518 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 154,553 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

ns inner cv gaitor leaking grease.

nsr brake has a minor bind.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2019 154,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

ns inner cv gaitor leaking grease.

nsr brake has a minor bind.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 150,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 146,308 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 146,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,486 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,486 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,299 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)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear tyres (winter tyres)

Fail 2 Mar 2014 84,282 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear tyres (winter tyres)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,636 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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BV10 SXO is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,761 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 BV10 SXO, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV10 SXO registered?

BV10 SXO is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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