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BV59 WRD

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,408 mi
Last recorded117,408 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,408 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Offside Front Door check strap broken.

Pass 13 Sep 2024 116,622 miles

Offside Front drivers door check strap damaged/broken

fuel filler neck pipe corroded and covered in grease

Pass 26 Sep 2023 114,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,960 miles

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 7 Sep 2020 101,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,935 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 92,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,552 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 84,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

TYRE SIZE 185-60-15

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,477 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,475 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,915 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,819 miles

TYRE SIZE 185/60/15

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE 185/60/15

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,891 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 WRD is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

BV59 WRD is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is BV59 WRD safe to buy?

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