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AO08 VUM

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,015 mi
Last recorded69,015 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 69,015 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 69,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,461 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 65,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 62,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 60,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning slack (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s/r footbrake effort slightly low

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 58,349 miles

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

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,041 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 56,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,728 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating both n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,720 miles

bottom of the sills. covers fitted

brake pipes coated with grease

o/s wishbone rear bush starting to come away from bonding but not yet to fail criteria

slight knocking noise from inside steering rack

stone chip outside sweep n/s

Fail 18 Jun 2016 45,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front wishbone rear bush's starting to come away from bonding but not yet to fail criteria

bottom of the sills. covers fitted

brake pipes coated with grease

inner front brake pads at about 2mm

slight knocking noise from inside steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,478 miles

surface cracks developing in tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs becoming slightly lipped

front pads 75-80% worn

Fail 4 Mar 2011 21,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs becoming slightly lipped

front pads 75-80% worn

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 VUM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange 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 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 VUM registered?

AO08 VUM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 VUM safe to buy?

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