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AF08 MPG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,426 mi
Last recorded20,426 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 20,426 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 20,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 19,501 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 18,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 13,993 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 13,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 7,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 7,610 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 7,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply seen through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply seen through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 7,521 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,156 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 7,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 7,980 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,786 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 6,523 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE:nearside front tyre badly perished

STRONGLY ADVISE:offside front tyre badly perished and has nail to tread

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked between treads

offside rear tyre perished/cracked between treads

Pass 16 Jul 2013 6,247 miles

Cracks in all 4 roadwheel tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2012 5,781 miles

Cracks in the tread patterns on both front and rear tyres

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2011 5,095 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 MPG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MPG, 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 MPG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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