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AK08 GOX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,575 mi
Last recorded101,575 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GOX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 101,575 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

osr brake slightly stiff

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,018 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 94,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,947 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,947 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 64,160 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 64,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Management Light On

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,441 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,491 miles

Offside rear tyre splitting in tread area

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 GOX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK08 GOX registered?

AK08 GOX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AK08 GOX safe to buy?

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