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AC08 BOJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,141 mi
Last recorded92,141 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 92,141 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased- all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes heavily perished/degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advancing underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2026 92,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased- all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes heavily perished/degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perish 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,248 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides -- Inner/rear & front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner rear sill -- both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 89,247 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides -- Inner/rear & front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner rear sill -- both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 86,510 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 86,502 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,525 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,996 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 82,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,767 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 80,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,192 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,323 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,788 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)

rear brakes may require adjustment

Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,430 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,560 miles

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2014 57,560 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,482 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 34,482 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,511 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 BOJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BOJ, 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 AC08 BOJ registered?

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

Is AC08 BOJ safe to buy?

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