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AJ58 FHS

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,380 mi
Last recorded83,380 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 83,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 79,784 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 79,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 76,176 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 76,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 71,968 miles

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

hand brake high

Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,909 miles

parking brake high

Pass 31 May 2018 61,715 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 57,122 miles

parking brake has slight travel-o/s/f wishbone bush slightly perished-x2 front top mounts have slight lift

Pass 4 Jun 2016 50,991 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 50,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15/84H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15/84H (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 45,053 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 38,544 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,675 miles

wipers slightly smear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,286 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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AJ58 FHS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FHS, 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 FHS registered?

AJ58 FHS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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