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AX08 FXR

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,125 mi
Last recorded79,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 79,125 miles

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

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

Various suspension corrosion occurring

Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,445 miles

Multiple suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Slight play in offside top shock mount

Fail 25 Jun 2025 75,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Multiple suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Slight play in offside top shock mount

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,300 miles

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

Offside Rear damper rod badly corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 67,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,313 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 63,313 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 55,063 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,543 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 52,543 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 43,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,414 miles

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,608 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,663 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 FXR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

AX08 FXR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is AX08 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 FXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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