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BV59 WPU

2009 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,316 mi
Last recorded107,316 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,316 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 107,315 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 92,483 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 92,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,078 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,541 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 72,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Brake pedal poor/travel.

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Play in offside front top suspension mount.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,119 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 43,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,521 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,991 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 WPU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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