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AK08 GNX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,788 mi
Last recorded117,788 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GNX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 117,788 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 112,669 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 112,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,092 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,485 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,393 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,999 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Feb 2021 89,999 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,081 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,964 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,076 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 70,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,303 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 25 Feb 2017 63,283 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,609 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2015 53,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,380 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars outer edges

offside windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road

Pass 2 Mar 2013 42,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,701 miles

front screen cracked o/s outside swept area

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,293 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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AK08 GNX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AK08 GNX, 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 AK08 GNX registered?

AK08 GNX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AK08 GNX safe to buy?

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