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AJ58 DME

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,981 mi
Last recorded57,981 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DME
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 57,981 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 57,981 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,330 miles

Rear Exhaust rear box blowing

Fail 29 Aug 2025 56,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear box blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 51,252 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2023 51,205 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 48,662 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,717 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 42,799 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres and osr wheel slightly binding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 37,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 35,353 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 35,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 32,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 21,933 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,374 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 17,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ58 DME is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 AJ58 DME, 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 AJ58 DME registered?

AJ58 DME is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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