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AO08 KWF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,753 mi
Last recorded92,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 92,753 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 92,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 87,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 87,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 75,078 miles

Offside Front Tire worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2024 75,075 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tire worn on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 68,833 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 68,797 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 64,992 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general surface corrosion underside rear

Fail 21 Mar 2022 64,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general surface corrosion underside rear

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,349 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 62,349 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and deep cracks in tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strongly advise replacing. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 57,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strongly advise replacing. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT, SHOULDERED OFF ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED BETWEEN TREAD BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED BETWEEN TREAD BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT, SHOULDERED OFF ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED BETWEEN TREAD BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED BETWEEN TREAD BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 43,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT, SHOULDERED OFF ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED BETWEEN TREAD BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED BETWEEN TREAD BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT, SHOULDERED OFF ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED BETWEEN TREAD BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED BETWEEN TREAD BUT CAN'T SEE PLY CORDS YET.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,868 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,487 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 11 Mar 2013 19,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,543 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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AO08 KWF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO08 KWF, 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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AO08 KWF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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