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AC08 RZB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,135 mi
Last recorded112,135 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 112,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sliced on outer sidewall from bodywork but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,846 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 96,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 91,640 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 91,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,677 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 79,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2018 73,887 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 73,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,147 miles

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

some corrosion to n/s/r fuel line

some spliting to n/s/f wish bone bush

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,147 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

some corrosion to n/s/r fuel line

some spliting to n/s/f wish bone bush

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,130 miles

some corrosion to n/s/r fuel line

Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

some corrosion to n/s/r fuel line

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,574 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

some misting of oil to n/s/r shocker

some spliting to n/s/f o/s/f wish bone bushes

Fail 9 Jun 2015 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

some misting of oil to n/s/r shocker

some spliting to n/s/f o/s/f wish bone bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2014 45,652 miles

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

nearside,offside front wishbone bushes bonding slightly failed

Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,928 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2013 39,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 22,688 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 RZB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RZB, 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 RZB registered?

AC08 RZB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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