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AV08 FVP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,866 mi
Last recorded83,866 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 83,866 miles

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 83,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 83,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Offside Front Wing rotten and holed

Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,829 miles

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 79,829 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,183 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 78,138 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,218 miles

Brake slight bind o/s/r

Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,240 miles

both rear brakes have slight bind

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit in places

nearside wiper in poor condition

offside rear brake pipe corroded in clip

Pass 9 May 2019 72,509 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 4 May 2018 71,549 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 68,344 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,902 miles

(hanger missing on back box)

Battery performance poor, recommend replacement)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,459 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,329 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 13,901 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 3,840 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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AV08 FVP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

AV08 FVP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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