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AC08 LPZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,658 mi
Last recorded89,658 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,658 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f strut has movement at upper attachment

o/s/f strut has movement at upper attachment

brake pedal has alot of travel - STRONG ADVISE - NEEDS ATTENTION

Fail 12 Jan 2024 89,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f strut has movement at upper attachment

o/s/f strut has movement at upper attachment

brake pedal has alot of travel - STRONG ADVISE - NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Radiator Body Panel Corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Child Car Seat's Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Off Adult Belt

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside And Offside Along Both Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,480 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 79,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

osf strut bearing play in bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2020 76,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

osf strut bearing play in bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,666 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

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

Offside Front Inner Sill slightly damaged

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 Jul 2019 66,666 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

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

Offside Front Inner Sill slightly damaged

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 63,361 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 63,361 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 60,670 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

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

Fail 31 May 2016 60,670 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted to rear

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

Pass 26 May 2015 54,765 miles

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

nearside rear wing slightly damaged

offside front tyre cracking in treads

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 May 2014 51,645 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 51,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 45,320 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 45,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 38,485 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 30,129 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 30,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LPZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc 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 LPZ, 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 LPZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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