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AC08 BOF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,405 mi
Last recorded91,405 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 91,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 87,257 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,109 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,625 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 79,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,612 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 76,612 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,572 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

check offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 70,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,425 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,105 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 64,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,740 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 55,740 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,670 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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AC08 BOF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AC08 BOF, 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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AC08 BOF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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