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AV08 GWD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,710 mi
Last recorded71,710 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,710 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 71,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 56,492 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 56,490 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 Brake discs worn below Min Thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,281 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 37,263 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 37,263 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 32,705 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 29,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,929 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,802 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 GWD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc 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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

AV08 GWD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AV08 GWD safe to buy?

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