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AV58 HGL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,525 mi
Last recorded103,525 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 103,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,703 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 98,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,236 miles

slight wear nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,443 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread worn on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner & outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 66,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/F Tyre tread worn on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner & outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,187 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 40,730 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Dec 2012 31,866 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 23,895 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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AV58 HGL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AV58 HGL, 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 AV58 HGL registered?

AV58 HGL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AV58 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 HGL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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