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AV08 XCX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,091 mi
Last recorded101,091 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 101,091 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 101,091 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 93,905 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 93,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,492 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 92,733 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 85,611 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 81,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Not able to check rear seat belts.

chip in window screen.

Fail 24 May 2019 81,366 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush 50% unbounded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing/some cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Not able to check rear seat belts.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing/some cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in window screen.

Pass 31 May 2018 75,087 miles

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

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts due to obstruction

Fail 29 May 2018 75,087 miles

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

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

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts due to obstruction

Pass 2 May 2017 67,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,932 miles

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

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

Wiper blades are worn.

Fail 27 May 2016 59,930 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All wiper blades are worn.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 55,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 47,226 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 40,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,229 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 24,257 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 XCX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

AV08 XCX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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