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AV08 XDC

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,570 mi
Last recorded87,570 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,570 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 87,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake requires attention

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,485 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,807 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 67,806 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,311 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside Front 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 XDC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

AV08 XDC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AV08 XDC safe to buy?

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