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AV08 BFU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,165 mi
Last recorded65,165 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,199 miles

Central Front radiator grill missing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation inside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 52,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Central Front radiator grill missing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation inside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 44,135 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 33,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,824 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 19,129 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 16,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre 2-3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,363 miles

n/s front tyre 2-3mm

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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AV08 BFU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV08 BFU, 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 AV08 BFU registered?

AV08 BFU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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