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AV08 XXT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,987 mi
Last recorded124,987 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 124,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,734 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Oct 2024 120,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,180 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side rear quite, near side front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded at periphery where pads not in full contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front head lamps slightly oxidised but not seriously affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front MacPherson strut upper mount has play/movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel left in had brake lever

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side rear quite, near side front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded at periphery where pads not in full contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front head lamps slightly oxidised but not seriously affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front MacPherson strut upper mount has play/movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel left in had brake lever

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded, pads not in full contact with disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both starting to oxidize, not yet effecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Minor inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Metal fuel line corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm void bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,796 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,795 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 94,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,558 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,557 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,498 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 78,494 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,463 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,462 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,470 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM DRUM STICK

Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM DRUM STICK

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,398 miles

COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 33,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XXT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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