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AB53 RFB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 RFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,808 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 77,089 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 77,089 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,041 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 62,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,176 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 52,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,677 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,097 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AB53 RFB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AB53 RFB, 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 AB53 RFB registered?

AB53 RFB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AB53 RFB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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