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AJ58 MJE

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,921 mi
Last recorded168,921 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 MJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 168,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 166,281 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 161,439 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 152,814 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 152,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 136,232 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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,048 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,048 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorbers weak x2

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,548 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 102,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,529 miles

BOTH Front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,131 miles

O/S/F Wishbone bush rubber slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2013 47,260 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 47,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,916 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 MJE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJE, 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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AJ58 MJE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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