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BF08 EDL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,342 mi
Last recorded21,342 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 21,342 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 16,250 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 14,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 14,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 14,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 14,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 14,229 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 13,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 12,842 miles

o/s/f tyre down to 2.6mm

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2018 12,543 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 12,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 9,997 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2.2mm

Pass 22 Feb 2016 8,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,473 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,215 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 5,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 4,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 3,258 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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BF08 EDL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF08 EDL, 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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BF08 EDL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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