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AO08 SXX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 87,724 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 87,724 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 85,431 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,437 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,300 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,716 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 55,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,131 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,912 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,302 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 SXX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

AO08 SXX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AO08 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 SXX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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