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AV08 NZT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,114 mi
Last recorded89,114 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,114 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,637 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 85,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 83,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 77,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,138 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,967 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 39,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has started too perish

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,809 miles

Nearside rear tyre has started too perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear tyres worn to 2.5 mm

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,309 miles

rear tyres worn to 2.5 mm

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,248 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 NZT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

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

Is AV08 NZT safe to buy?

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