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AO08 VUD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,092 mi
Last recorded116,092 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 116,092 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 5 Dec 2020 116,089 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 4 Dec 2019 90,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,766 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,574 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 80,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,709 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,231 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre on limit, tyre required asap

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre becoming worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,279 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,072 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 VUD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc 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 VUD, 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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AO08 VUD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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