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AC08 BPZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,563 mi
Last recorded71,563 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 71,563 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,436 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 64,254 miles

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

both front headlamps cloudy

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering rack and joints

Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroding front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding front to rear

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,711 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,248 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 53,248 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,629 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,928 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,226 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,240 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 21,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,735 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 BPZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AC08 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

AC08 BPZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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