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AV08 LHD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,156 mi
Last recorded140,156 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 140,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 126,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Bush splitting away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 126,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Bush splitting away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 113,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 99,727 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 92,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 91,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 74,435 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,962 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 60,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,409 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,409 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,273 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,392 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 LHD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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