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BF08 KMX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 84,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre low tread outer edge.

o/s/r brake sticking.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre low tread outer edge.

o/s/r brake sticking.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,351 miles

Slight noise from the nearside rear wheel bearing but is not rough

Fail 8 Sep 2014 66,351 miles

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

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

Slight noise from the nearside rear wheel bearing but is not rough

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,882 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,356 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 KMX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 KMX registered?

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

Is BF08 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 KMX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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