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AV08 XDD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,563 mi
Last recorded47,563 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 47,563 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 47,563 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large sticker in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 43,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder left on passenger seat

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking and perished 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 43,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure so heavily perished can see cords in between cracks 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder left on passenger seat

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking and perished 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,654 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

park brake long travel

Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,537 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 34,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 32,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2018 27,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,987 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 23,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,148 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,353 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside wiper blade needs replacing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,307 miles

n/s/r tyre has steel plate in it ( center )

both front tyres just starting to get close to wear indicators

Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,611 miles

rear wiper split

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 XDD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 XDD registered?

AV08 XDD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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