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AV57 PFK

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,822 mi
Last recorded79,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 PFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,733 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 64,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,819 miles

Nearside Rear tyre treads cracking

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,676 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,552 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 38,544 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

off side rear tyre starting to crack and split

Pass 19 Jan 2013 35,353 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bush splitting from the outyer casing

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2013 35,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bush splitting from the outyer casing

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2012 30,137 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2011 23,975 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 PFK 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 AV57 PFK, 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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AV57 PFK is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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