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AO08 VUH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,729 mi
Last recorded74,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 74,729 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,064 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box rear steel mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play n/s front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,205 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 62,205 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,687 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 54,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,724 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 48,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 43,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 38,765 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 33,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 27,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,884 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 15,289 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2011 15,289 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 VUH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

AO08 VUH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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