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BF08 KMU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,440 miles

suspension and chassis and floor areas rusting in places

Fail 17 Sep 2021 122,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

suspension and chassis and floor areas rusting in places

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,290 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 113,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box mount broken and leak

Pass 24 Nov 2018 104,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,731 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust baffles slight noisey

Fail 23 Sep 2017 97,731 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust baffles slight noisey

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,210 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,734 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

accident damage to o/s/f

top up engine oil 1.5 ltrs

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,734 miles

accident damage to o/s/f

top up engine oil 1.5 ltrs

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,721 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre has split all the way round the inner and outta sidewalls

osf tyre has split all the way round the inner and outta sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,845 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 KMU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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