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AX08 MZU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 MZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 103,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,590 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 95,570 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,394 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,394 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lenses appear to be painted over (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 88,710 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both register plate lamp has products on lens

Fail 30 Jul 2022 88,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both register plate lamp has products on lens

Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,617 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 84,617 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 69,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,476 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 60,495 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 60,495 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,831 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 52,831 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,930 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes part worn

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,171 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Aug 2011 21,684 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 MZU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

AX08 MZU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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