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BD08 FUW

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 FUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 108,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 105,239 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 103,742 miles

Central Rear Lower 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 103,742 miles

Central Rear Lower 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 102,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 95,176 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 95,176 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 85,956 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,486 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 77,996 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,541 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 73,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake drum seized (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake drum seized (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 May 2017 67,058 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

wiper blades smearing due to washer liquid

Pass 26 May 2016 60,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 52,928 miles

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

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

both front ball joint gaiters have grease seeping

Fail 21 May 2015 52,928 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front ball joint gaiters have grease seeping

Pass 23 May 2014 46,409 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has radial cracks

rear tyres have radial cracks

Pass 24 May 2013 38,467 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 28,929 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 20,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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BD08 FUW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD08 FUW, 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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BD08 FUW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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