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AK08 GPO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 94,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,893 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 86,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,356 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 83,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 79,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,604 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 74,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 60,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,024 miles

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

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

nsf wheel rim lip slight damage

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,573 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 41,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 38,267 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake sticking on a small amount (on wheel free test).

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,267 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r brake sticking on a small amount (on wheel free test).

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,473 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 GPO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

AK08 GPO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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