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AM58 XAB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,488 mi
Last recorded123,488 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 XAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 123,488 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 123,485 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside+nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside+nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside+nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 121,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 104,001 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2020 99,794 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,292 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S+N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 92,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,376 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 90,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,337 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a nile

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,677 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,133 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 62,133 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 49,662 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,386 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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AM58 XAB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM58 XAB, 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 AM58 XAB registered?

AM58 XAB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is AM58 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM58 XAB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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