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AV08 HFH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,178 mi
Last recorded131,178 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 131,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 121,079 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking from oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 91,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking from oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,937 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 76,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 61,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has nail

Pass 17 May 2018 54,449 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear

All tyres starting to perish/ crack

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 48,784 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre starting to perish 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre starting to perish 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 37,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing/splitting

Pass 2 May 2014 27,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,264 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to limit.

offside front tyre tread wearing low and perished in tread pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,588 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre (not repairable)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,165 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 HFH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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