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A3 TYP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,902 mi
Last recorded29,902 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 29,902 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 29,902 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 29,546 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,136 miles

Offside Front Strut top bearing has slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2023 29,136 miles

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

Offside Front Strut top bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2022 28,648 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 27,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 27,527 miles

All tyres @3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 24,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,262 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,095 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 16,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,800 miles

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

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

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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A3 TYP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 61,317 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 A3 TYP, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 TYP registered?

A3 TYP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is A3 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TYP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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