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AV58 HGM

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,287 mi
Last recorded120,287 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 120,287 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 120,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 109,781 miles

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

Rear borth crodid

Fail 10 Mar 2020 109,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear borth crodid

Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,363 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 95,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 89,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,960 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 76,960 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking between the treads

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking between the treads

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,665 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,564 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 44,675 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,572 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 HGM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV58 HGM, 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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AV58 HGM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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