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AC08 RZG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,928 mi
Last recorded38,928 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 38,928 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 38,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 32,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play And offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 26,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2018 24,945 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,503 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 20,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre very old & perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear tyre very old & perished

Offside Rear tyre very old & perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,372 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre old & perished

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

Radiator expansion tank cap missing!

Rear Both tyres old & perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,435 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 13,860 miles

Coolant level low!

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

Fail 24 May 2013 13,860 miles

Coolant level low!

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 11,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,742 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack slightly between the tread

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 RZG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

AC08 RZG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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