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BV10 SXT

2010 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,406 mi
Last recorded71,406 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 SXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 71,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 71,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,554 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,262 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 68,282 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,943 miles

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,269 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes starting to seperate

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,613 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,587 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,965 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,370 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 28,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,312 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 27,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,336 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 SXT is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BV10 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

BV10 SXT is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is BV10 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 SXT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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