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AV08 FXA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,024 miles

advisory both front McPherson strut top mounting a lot of movement

advisory parking brake performance a bit low travel high

advisory some suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake high?

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,317 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 81,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,284 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition, advise replacement

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,881 miles

Nearside rear slight brake bind

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

Offside front tyre poor condition, advise immediate replacement

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear slight brake bind

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

Offside front tyre poor condition, advise immediate replacement

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,509 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn edges advise alignment check

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,996 miles

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

both front wipers have a slight streak in operation

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,988 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,988 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,536 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,662 miles

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

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

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 FXA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 FXA registered?

AV08 FXA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is AV08 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 FXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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