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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre is perishing
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
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))
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
O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE @ LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST
all brake pipes coated with grease
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
bottom of the sills.covers fitted
brake pipes coated with grease
slight noise just starting o/s/r wheel bearing but not yet rough
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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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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