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AX08 DJK

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,225 mi
Last recorded125,225 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 125,225 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 121,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Next to fuel tank

Pass 9 Aug 2024 118,087 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 115,838 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 115,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 104,740 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

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

Fail 16 May 2022 104,373 miles

Nearside Front 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,223 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear and off side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 89,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear and off side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,307 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 63,102 miles

Coolant leak radiator

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 63,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 53,179 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 53,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 43,122 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket is missing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket is missing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes noisey

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)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jun 2014 35,407 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyres are perished.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,407 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyres are perished.

Pass 30 May 2013 33,270 miles

All four tyres are perished.

Could not open boot.Inspected by lowering rear seat.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 30,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 29 May 2012 30,011 miles

Tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,239 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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AX08 DJK is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AX08 DJK, 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 AX08 DJK registered?

AX08 DJK is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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