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AX57 EVC

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,958 mi
Last recorded92,958 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 92,958 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 82,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 77,110 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 74,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,089 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,206 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Fail 5 Feb 2021 62,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mascot

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,657 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 59,657 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 56,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,333 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 51,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,900 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,393 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 33,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,067 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,182 miles

slight travel at handbrake

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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AX57 EVC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AX57 EVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX57 EVC registered?

AX57 EVC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AX57 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 EVC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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