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AX08 FGO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,574 mi
Last recorded46,574 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 46,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 42,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 38,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 38,210 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 32,343 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 29,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 27,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 84H 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,442 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 23,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,289 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 11,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,605 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 FGO 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 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 AX08 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

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

Is AX08 FGO safe to buy?

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