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AO08 EHZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,083 mi
Last recorded67,083 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 EHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 67,083 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 61,587 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 50,999 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 46,390 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,385 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,769 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,197 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 22,891 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 22,891 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 17,266 miles

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

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 1 Mar 2011 13,859 miles

All tyres slightly perished.

Front subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded.

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

Slight lip on front discs.

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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AO08 EHZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AO08 EHZ, 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 AO08 EHZ registered?

AO08 EHZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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