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AV08 MYH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,295 mi
Last recorded70,295 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 70,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 70,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 62,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 62,890 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,182 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split / perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres 8 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / slight blow.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 46,165 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 43,684 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,940 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 41,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount play

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 39,144 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 39,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,009 miles

nsf and osf front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Fail 29 Nov 2017 36,009 miles

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

nsf and osf front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Dec 2016 33,003 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Dec 2015 29,079 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 25,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 21,698 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPESNSION ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY SPLIT

REAR TYRES WORN TO 3MM

Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,635 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN TO 2MM

Pass 19 Jan 2012 13,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,809 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 MYH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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The MOT history for AV08 MYH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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