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BD08 FUY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,747 mi
Last recorded103,747 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 FUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Nov 2020 97,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 97,542 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 89,107 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 89,107 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 79,298 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 69,788 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 69,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Trailing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,042 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 62,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,395 miles

near side front tyre poor tread worn on edge

near side rear tyre badly perished tread

off side front tyre low tread and has a nail

Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre poor tread worn on edge

near side rear tyre badly perished tread

off side front tyre low tread and has a nail

Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,018 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,663 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

wiper blade rubbers aged

Fail 30 May 2013 37,663 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blade rubbers aged

Pass 30 May 2012 29,985 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FUY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD08 FUY, 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 BD08 FUY registered?

BD08 FUY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is BD08 FUY safe to buy?

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