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AU08 LWO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,735 mi
Last recorded20,735 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 20,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 18,655 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 18,655 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 16,675 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 15,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 14,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 12,566 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 12,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 10,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished also - recommended asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished also - recommended asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 8,181 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 8,154 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 7,383 miles

starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2015 6,435 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 5,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 4,092 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2012 3,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 1,558 miles

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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AU08 LWO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU08 LWO, 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 AU08 LWO registered?

AU08 LWO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AU08 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 LWO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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