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AB08 ASB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,915 mi
Last recorded152,915 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ASB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 152,915 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 152,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 145,848 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front suspension top mounting

Pass 8 May 2019 133,083 miles

light corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 3 May 2019 133,058 miles

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

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))

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 17 May 2018 117,853 miles

Brake pipes corroded at rear

engine management light on at test

Fail 16 May 2018 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed lifted to inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes corroded at rear

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition and lifted to inner edge

engine management light on at test

Pass 19 May 2017 100,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on at test

Fail 12 May 2017 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on at test

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,059 miles

engine management light on time of test

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 18 May 2015 68,756 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 68,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 48,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 32,396 miles

both rear tyres have age cracks in the tread

o/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,196 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,101 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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AB08 ASB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 ASB, 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 AB08 ASB registered?

AB08 ASB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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