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AO08 MYL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,761 mi
Last recorded111,761 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 111,522 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2024 108,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,755 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 82,753 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 82,728 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,734 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount small play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 79,663 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps not working

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount small play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,791 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 67,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 61,813 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 57,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os inner pads appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front seatbelt not tested due to the presence of numerous passenger effects or other articles

Rear 2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front tyres uneven waer

light corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 18 Nov 2017 51,114 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort eff = 14% Readings: 100 / 80 (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os inner pads appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front seatbelt not tested due to the presence of numerous passenger effects or other articles

Rear 2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front tyres uneven waer

light corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 19 Nov 2016 39,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 29,816 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 17,050 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,976 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 MYL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

AO08 MYL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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