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AV57 PDZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,389 mi
Last recorded97,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 PDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,389 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 97,387 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,150 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 83,502 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 83,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside park brake effort lower than offside

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and on wear bars 195/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 79,951 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside park brake effort lower than offside

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and on wear bars 195/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,972 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 74,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,950 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 67,948 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,152 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 58,152 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,400 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 52,400 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,194 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,194 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,043 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 41,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,157 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,571 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,917 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,161 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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AV57 PDZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AV57 PDZ, 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 AV57 PDZ registered?

AV57 PDZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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