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AC08 LRA

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,426 mi
Last recorded81,426 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 67,149 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 67,149 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 55,218 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 51,362 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 49,613 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 49,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,014 miles

Offside Front Upper top strut bearing has slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2017 48,014 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper top strut bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,594 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 44,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,663 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 41,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,006 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted

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 LRA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

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

Is AC08 LRA safe to buy?

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