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BV59 UFJ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,871 mi
Last recorded65,871 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 UFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,871 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mtg (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 64,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 60,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 59,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 59,220 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,163 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,799 miles

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 Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 53,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,270 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,270 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% NSR wheel binding (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm or less (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,596 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin , approx 3mm

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Sep 2016 50,596 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres wearing thin , approx 3mm

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,953 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 UFJ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UFJ, 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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What year was BV59 UFJ registered?

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

Is BV59 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 UFJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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