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AF08 MMR

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,874 mi
Last recorded69,874 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 69,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 66,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 61,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,226 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 57,224 miles

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 52,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 30 May 2022 52,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,546 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,475 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,151 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,942 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,404 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,769 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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AF08 MMR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF08 MMR, 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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AF08 MMR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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