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AU08 ZHL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 96,503 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 96,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,750 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 94,750 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,410 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer + poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 93,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer + poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 91,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,730 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,610 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 88,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,157 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 66,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,663 miles

light rear brake pipe corrosion

osf and nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,108 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (2.4.G.2)

light rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,181 miles

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

slight brake bind nsr

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,371 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,179 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 ZHL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

AU08 ZHL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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