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AO08 VLZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,644 mi
Last recorded110,644 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 110,644 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 9 May 2025 104,620 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 104,620 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 98,611 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing on both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 93,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 93,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake binding 30% (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 86,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing/cracks tyre size 185/60 x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Advise rear brakes imbalance / also hand brake imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres perishing / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 86,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing/cracks tyre size 185/60 x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Advise rear brakes imbalance / also hand brake imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres perishing / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 76,974 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 76,974 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,114 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom of the sills. Covers fitted. Also brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 5 May 2017 48,569 miles

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE @ LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

all brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 5 May 2017 48,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,268 miles

bottom of the sills.covers fitted

brake pipes coated with grease

slight noise just starting o/s/r wheel bearing but not yet rough

Pass 9 May 2015 26,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,090 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 18,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 10,803 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 VLZ 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

AO08 VLZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is AO08 VLZ safe to buy?

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