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AV08 GVW

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,241 mi
Last recorded103,241 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 103,238 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 97,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,083 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,628 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 78,540 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor not fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,240 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 73,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel suspension to low . (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 61,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel suspension to low . (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,428 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 57,424 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition main exhaust box missing . very loud , (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking calliper leaking due to brake pads worn down past limit . (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,241 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,235 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut

Fail 2 Jun 2015 45,147 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,147 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

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

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,649 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre small cut no cords showing

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,649 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre small cut no cords showing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

scratches across windscreen

Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

scratches across windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,803 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 31,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,613 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 GVW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

AV08 GVW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AV08 GVW safe to buy?

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