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AF08 XCN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,203 mi
Last recorded105,203 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 105,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/splitting 1856015 88hx/l (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 105,203 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/splitting 1856015 88hx/l (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 103,224 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,252 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 101,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 99,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,018 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 98,018 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,554 miles

gear oil leak

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 83,046 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 82,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 70,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,939 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,410 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 42,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,633 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 XCN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

AF08 XCN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AF08 XCN safe to buy?

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