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AC08 LNY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 93,190 miles

slight corrosion on front discs v/ slight split on o/s/f ball joint boot / corrosion on coil springs / slight gear box leak / slight perishing on o/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 15 Apr 2023 91,773 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 1 x mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on all 4 shocks / front brake discs corroding / corrosion on coil springs / slight bind on o/s/r wheel / corrosion on under body x all suspension units

Pass 16 Apr 2022 91,003 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front suspension arm back bush perished.

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Rear tyres perishing and cracking.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 89,208 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2019 81,998 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2018 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Fail 8 May 2018 73,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 29 Apr 2017 65,919 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 59,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 52,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2014 42,619 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 32,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2012 23,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre has piece of metal stuck in.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 LNY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

AC08 LNY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AC08 LNY safe to buy?

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