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BF08 EDC

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 114,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2012 105,141 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,773 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 79,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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BF08 EDC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BF08 EDC, 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 BF08 EDC registered?

BF08 EDC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BF08 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 EDC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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