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AX08 EEH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,835 mi
Last recorded106,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 100,263 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 100,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,718 miles

rear wiper

Fail 18 Apr 2019 91,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper

Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,478 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre cracked & perished (2013)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Various brake pipes coated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,740 miles

Both rear flexible brake ferrules are corroded

Child seat fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 70,740 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear flexible brake ferrules are corroded

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R wheel has slight bind

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,230 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,167 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 54,166 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,448 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,448 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,190 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,909 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,244 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 EEH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EEH, 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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AX08 EEH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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