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AO08 KWB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,317 mi
Last recorded138,317 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 138,317 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top strutt mounts have play/wear close to limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 132,569 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 125,949 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 125,949 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 118,348 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 118,348 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,513 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

handbrake lever is high

Pass 15 Mar 2019 94,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer side wall/cosmetic only

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,110 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,416 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 70,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,459 miles

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 5 Mar 2014 48,459 miles

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

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,152 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER OUTER EDGES

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

PADS LOW

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,861 miles

CHILD SEAT IN N/S/R

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KWB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

AO08 KWB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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