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BV59 ZNZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,143 mi
Last recorded141,143 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 141,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,616 miles

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

Long parking brake travel

Radial bulge in nearside front tyre sidewall

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,074 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 118,061 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 106,641 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,935 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,119 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,726 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 57,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,649 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 ZNZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

BV59 ZNZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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