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AU08 ZHN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,291 mi
Last recorded117,291 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 105,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All of them but not out of legal limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both RH and LH sides (3.5.1i)

Underneath, exhaust system is corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,843 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged 4 (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage front

exhaust corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2016 93,843 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged 4 (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage front

exhaust corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,060 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

accident damage front

exhaust corroded

sill covers

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,060 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

accident damage front

exhaust corroded

sill covers

Pass 30 May 2014 60,143 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,739 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre split on sidewall

Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,726 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre split on sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,653 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 ZHN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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