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AM02 GUP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,517 mi
Last recorded122,517 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 GUP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,517 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS / OFS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS / OFS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAS SURFACE RUST

Fail 29 Apr 2026 122,517 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS / OFS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS / OFS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

UNDERBODY & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAS SURFACE RUST

Pass 15 Apr 2025 122,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 122,517 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 122,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,517 miles

General underbosy corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,788 miles

Lower General underbody wear

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 117,074 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Space saver tyre fitted to n/s/f

n/s parking brake performance close to minimum limit.

Fail 17 Aug 2019 117,074 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s parking brake performance close to minimum limit.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,888 miles

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

Rear brake hoses are deteriorated.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 109,833 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear brake hoses are deteriorated.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,864 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring snapped (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s wiper torn

n/s/r brake binding

o/s hand brake effort

o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,494 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 93,494 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,438 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,438 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2013 63,295 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 63,295 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,849 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 48,849 miles

Nearside Front 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,514 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AM02 GUP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AM02 GUP, 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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AM02 GUP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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