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AU58 VBJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,490 mi
Last recorded102,490 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 93,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 84,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 84,170 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,021 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 72,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 62,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 61,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting from arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, Perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 53,482 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 53,482 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,317 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides, lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,048 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,449 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU58 VBJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AU58 VBJ, 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 AU58 VBJ registered?

AU58 VBJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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