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AM08 APX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,899 mi
Last recorded121,899 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 121,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2023 121,899 miles

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 118,992 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,638 miles

Front Wiper blades poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,408 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,347 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 107,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,782 miles

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

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

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

back box exhaust hanger not attached however exhaust is still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,991 miles

Offside Front lower wishbone rear bush bonding slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,484 miles

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

offside front suspension arm rear bush bonding starting to deteriate

Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cracking on nearside rear tyre (no cords or ply exposed)

cracking on offside rear tyre (no cords or ply exposed)

cuts on offside front tyre tread (no cords or ply exposed)

various stone chips on windscreen (outside zone a less than 40mm)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,178 miles

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

cracking on nearside rear tyre (no cords or ply exposed)

cracking on offside rear tyre (no cords or ply exposed)

cuts on offside front tyre tread (no cords or ply exposed)

various stone chips on windscreen (outside zone a less than 40mm)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,718 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 38,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,788 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perrished 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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AM08 APX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 APX, 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 APX registered?

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

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