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AP08 BSX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,870 mi
Last recorded64,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,870 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 64,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 54,430 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 54,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 53,844 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,484 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall of (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,984 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 45,984 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,012 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 43,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,530 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,201 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 30,196 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP08 BSX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP08 BSX, 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 AP08 BSX registered?

AP08 BSX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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