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BV59 UEU

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,376 mi
Last recorded70,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,376 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 70,369 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 57,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,180 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 33,180 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 UEU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV59 UEU, 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 BV59 UEU registered?

BV59 UEU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is BV59 UEU safe to buy?

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