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BF08 KMV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,240 mi
Last recorded111,240 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,240 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 111,076 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel excessively high

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 86,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,483 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,086 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,677 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 KMV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

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

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