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AV08 OZG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,985 mi
Last recorded56,985 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 56,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs , both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,929 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 55,925 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,259 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,873 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 51,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,547 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,954 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 43,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,445 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,396 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,039 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 3,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,934 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 OZG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OZG, 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 OZG registered?

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

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