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AM08 AOW

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,085 mi
Last recorded122,085 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,085 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust joints corroded

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Offside rear shock absorber weeping

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2020 116,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush some play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 111,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

minor exhaust leak

Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 97,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 87,389 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

all tyre valve stems perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,156 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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AM08 AOW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AM08 AOW, 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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AM08 AOW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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