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BV59 UEX

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,176 mi
Last recorded66,176 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 UEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 66,176 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner faces have band of corrosion on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush debonding from outer shell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear beam axle between flexi and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 59,877 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Drivers/Passengers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 59,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Drivers/Passengers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper top mount but only when wheel hanging and body jacked, no play or movement when unjacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 54,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper top mount but only when wheel hanging and body jacked, no play or movement when unjacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 51,528 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,849 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both central rear flexi hoses attached to subframe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm. tyre worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 48,776 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both central rear flexi hoses attached to subframe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm. tyre worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s. hoses above subframe/axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,822 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 42,822 miles

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

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

Rear rear wheel squeals on rotation ???? brake pads

Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,837 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,561 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,729 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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BV59 UEX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BV59 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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