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AV08 KPU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,592 mi
Last recorded86,592 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,592 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2019 86,592 miles

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,017 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 59,617 miles

Nearside rear slight brake bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres starting to crack in tread area

Pass 28 Mar 2015 50,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,986 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 44,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,220 miles

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

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

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 KPU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

AV08 KPU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AV08 KPU safe to buy?

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