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AO08 MYP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,052 mi
Last recorded105,052 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 105,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on both edges, cracking and perished. 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 105,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on both edges, cracking and perished. 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 97,800 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2025 97,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,044 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,946 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 83,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 77,111 miles

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

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

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

wear in offside front suspension strut top mounting

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,209 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 68,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 64,108 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 64,108 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s rear tyre is 185/65R15- all others are 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,256 miles

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

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

Rear tyres outer walls perished & cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,652 miles

Offside Rear exhaust rear box bracket fractured off exhaust hanging semi insecure

Rear both brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2016 49,029 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 46,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 43,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 36,713 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,756 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 MYP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MYP, 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 MYP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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