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AG08 OWV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,465 mi
Last recorded119,465 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 119,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,276 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 107,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,793 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 91,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 86,002 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 81,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 78,264 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,150 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 48,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,558 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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AG08 OWV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

AG08 OWV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is AG08 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 OWV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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