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AG08 OVT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,468 mi
Last recorded142,468 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 130,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 121,361 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lower reading than other side

Fail 9 May 2018 121,354 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,252 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 109,252 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 94,329 miles

HAND BRAKE SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Fail 25 May 2016 94,329 miles

HAND BRAKE SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 83,371 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 74,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 62,204 miles

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

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

offside mirror cover damaged

Pass 30 May 2012 49,103 miles

offside front mirror back cover damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 37,031 miles

offside mirror cover damaged

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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AG08 OVT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AG08 OVT, 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 AG08 OVT registered?

AG08 OVT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AG08 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 OVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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