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AP08 KXG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 104,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,323 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,280 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,836 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,296 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 77,292 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 May 2017 57,894 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

drivers seat worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

slight drag n/s/r brake

Pass 9 May 2016 45,971 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 41,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,035 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 17,273 miles

Both front and near side rear tyres are starting to crack between the tread

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 KXG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

AP08 KXG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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