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AV08 VBF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,007 mi
Last recorded46,007 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,007 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,411 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link gaiters deteriorated

Both front suspension strut top mounts have uplift

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside rear tyres tearing in tread, heavily perished on sidewalls and worn close to wear bars

Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,237 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking at sidewall.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,428 miles

Both rear tyres cracking at sidewall and tread areas.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,627 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,586 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 16,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 16,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,024 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,256 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,182 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 VBF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 VBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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