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BF08 KMY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres on boarder line 1.6mm and two nails in n/s/r tyre 205/40/17wr

both front alloy wheel rims dented

o/s/f side light dim

rear metal brake pipe corroded two

three lowering springs fitted and standard spring fitted n/s/r

Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached arm bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres on boarder line 1.6mm and two nails in n/s/r tyre 205/40/17wr

both front alloy wheel rims dented

o/s/f side light dim

rear metal brake pipe corroded two

three lowering springs fitted and standard spring fitted n/s/r

Fail 22 Mar 2017 89,137 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking and corroded (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of main metal brake pipe to hose feeding hose to o/s rear metal brake pipe on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

surface cut outer wall o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 73,671 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,170 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f lower trim & outer cill.

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 KMY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KMY, 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 KMY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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