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AX08 DJU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,757 mi
Last recorded113,757 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,757 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,954 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease contamination,no visible hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,645 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 91,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,629 miles

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

play in offside front top mount

Fail 6 Nov 2020 86,534 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

play in offside front top mount

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,726 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,389 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 77,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,144 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,530 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in treads

Fail 9 Nov 2015 63,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in treads

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,016 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 39,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,495 miles

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

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 DJU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AX08 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

AX08 DJU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is AX08 DJU safe to buy?

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