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AC08 LPO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,718 mi
Last recorded29,718 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 29,718 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 29,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,384 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 21,604 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 21,566 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 17,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw on inner edge not repairable ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 17,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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 Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw on inner edge not repairable ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 11,875 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 11,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 7,008 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 LPO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

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

Is AC08 LPO safe to buy?

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