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AM08 APF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,885 mi
Last recorded140,885 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 APF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,028 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 131,028 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,026 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 120,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,607 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,140 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 70,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,977 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 38,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,831 miles

All 4 Tyres slightly perished

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

Front brake discs serverly worn

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,925 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 APF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 APF, 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 AM08 APF registered?

AM08 APF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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