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AM08 XHH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,139 mi
Last recorded90,139 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XHH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 90,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust corroded and weak.

Fail 16 May 2025 90,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust corroded and weak.

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 72,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 72,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,428 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,163 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,389 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 47,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,393 miles

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,217 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,542 miles

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)

Offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,523 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 21,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bin bag caught around o/s driveshaft gaiter

both rear tyres started to perish in tread area

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,054 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,054 miles

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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AM08 XHH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XHH, 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 XHH registered?

AM08 XHH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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