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AM08 APY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,733 mi
Last recorded176,733 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 APY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 176,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2020 176,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2019 164,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 164,208 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 149,358 miles

EML on

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,960 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower stickers to windscreen but not obstructing drivers veiw

Nearside Rear tyre tread mishaped inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread scrubbed inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 119,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower stickers to windscreen but not obstructing drivers veiw

Nearside Rear tyre tread mishaped inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread scrubbed inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,509 miles

EML lamp on

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Mar 2016 81,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML lamp on

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

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,427 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 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 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 28,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,192 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,712 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 APY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM08 APY, 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 APY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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