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AV08 XDA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,345 mi
Last recorded109,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 109,345 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 104,001 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 104,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 98,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,430 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 81,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,929 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 53,929 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,781 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,011 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,011 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 31,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,794 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)

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 XDA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

AV08 XDA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AV08 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 XDA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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