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AU08 ULJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,719 mi
Last recorded104,719 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ULJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 104,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 104,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,456 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding/sticking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components and mounts corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 100,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 100,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,053 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 99,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,333 miles

Brake pedal spongy

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,842 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 86,842 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,124 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,124 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,461 miles

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

n/side rear bumper damaged

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2017 71,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/side front tyre worn on edges

n/side rear bumper damaged

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,633 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/side rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,863 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,437 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,262 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 ULJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

AU08 ULJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AU08 ULJ safe to buy?

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