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AP08 KXB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,747 mi
Last recorded58,747 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,747 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 58,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 55,776 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 52,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 51,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,052 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Slight play at suspension top mount

Nearside Rear Brake bind slight

Pass 21 May 2021 46,687 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 44,151 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 44,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 41,572 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated balljoint cover perished/cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 37,927 miles

Coolant low.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear bushs - start to pop out. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2017 34,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel tight to turn

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front wishbone inner rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front wishbone inner rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 32,418 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 26 May 2015 29,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 29,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,396 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

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 KXB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP08 KXB, 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 AP08 KXB registered?

AP08 KXB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AP08 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 KXB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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