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AY08 WVH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,050 mi
Last recorded116,050 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 116,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,041 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 112,031 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 111,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged,cracked but legable and secure (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 111,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged,cracked but legable and secure (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,371 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 107,355 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,870 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 95,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,002 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear exhaust mounts adrifr from system (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,641 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 63,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,273 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Cuts in o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,273 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Cuts in o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,815 miles

slight damage to outter wall n/s tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,927 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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AY08 WVH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY08 WVH, 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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AY08 WVH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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