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AP08 TSZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 TSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 143,788 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced * * NS/OS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated * * NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly * * NS/OS (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 137,024 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside park brake performance low

park brake performance at minimum 16%

Pass 10 Jun 2024 130,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 130,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,818 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 106,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 103,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,717 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2019 98,717 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,541 miles

slight plat in tie rod ends

Fail 16 Aug 2017 48,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight plat in tie rod ends

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,153 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,255 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)

Rear child seats fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2015 63,255 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,016 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 60,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,669 miles

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

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

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

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 TSZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

AP08 TSZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is AP08 TSZ safe to buy?

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