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AP09 BCV

2009 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 126,883 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 126,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 114,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,075 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

REAR SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CUSTOMER BELONGINGS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES AT 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 92,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,199 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 79,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,917 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,099 miles

1 of 3 rear exhaust silencer box metal brackets broken

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,274 miles

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

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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AP09 BCV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP09 BCV, 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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AP09 BCV is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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