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AV08 HZU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 84,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,591 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 78,590 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 77,531 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 76,147 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,993 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,470 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 71,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box entry pipe leaking just pass the flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 64,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 61,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres stating to crack

Pass 28 Jan 2017 53,595 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2017 53,595 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake appears binding when spun by hand unable to fully inspect wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,936 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,856 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 23,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,116 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HZU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

AV08 HZU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 HZU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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