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AO08 VLX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,888 mi
Last recorded92,888 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,888 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 92,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,829 miles

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

drive shaft support bearing noisey

Fail 29 Aug 2024 88,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

drive shaft support bearing noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 84,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,435 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 80,432 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Sep 2020 75,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,664 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,422 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking up

Fail 10 Sep 2018 59,422 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking up

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,479 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 52,473 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,719 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,036 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 30,036 miles

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

NSR tyre inner side wall cut

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,904 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,393 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2011 17,393 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 VLX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

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

Is AO08 VLX safe to buy?

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