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AV08 GWF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,231 mi
Last recorded71,231 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 71,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,186 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Offside & Nearside worn on inner edge + cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Offside & Nearside - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 66,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid ABS pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Offside & Nearside worn on inner edge + cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Offside & Nearside - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 62,780 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 62,741 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,582 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 59,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,307 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 53,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,976 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 37,928 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,654 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,821 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 GWF 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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

AV08 GWF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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