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AO08 VLP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,210 mi
Last recorded90,210 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,703 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 80,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,749 miles

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

both rear flexy brake hoses at axle (ferules rusty)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,302 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,983 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall spliting

Pass 3 Nov 2012 30,611 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 11 Oct 2011 19,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,211 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 VLP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

AO08 VLP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 VLP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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