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BV59 UEN

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,018 mi
Last recorded107,018 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 UEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 107,018 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 107,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,437 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 104,437 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,166 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,792 miles

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

o/s/front fog light in op

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,704 miles

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

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

o/s/front fog light in op

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,761 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 89,760 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 May 2017 87,017 miles

Front Bumper insecure damaged and also wing liners ()

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface on both front discs very poor (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very poor almost fully up (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2017 87,017 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure damaged and also wing liners ()

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface on both front discs very poor (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very poor almost fully up (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,735 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 78,735 miles

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

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 12 Nov 2014 73,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,928 miles

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

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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BV59 UEN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BV59 UEN, 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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BV59 UEN is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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