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AF08 MPA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,322 mi
Last recorded106,322 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,322 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 106,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,472 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 81,314 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 80,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 77,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,522 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,416 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 74,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 65,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear flexi brake pipe furrel corroded

Offside Front Upper strut mount has slight lift

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 61,937 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,292 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,342 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,378 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,378 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,926 miles

Possible slight creasing on webbing of nearside rear seat belt

Slight separation of bonding on offside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,926 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyre tread depth meets MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY AT TIME OF TEST

Possible slight creasing on webbing of nearside rear seat belt

Slight separation of bonding on offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,123 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)

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 MPA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MPA, 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 AF08 MPA registered?

AF08 MPA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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