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BF08 KNC

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,728 mi
Last recorded88,728 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 88,728 miles

Offside Rear boot pan shows damage

Fail 9 May 2017 88,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear boot pan shows damage

Pass 4 May 2016 76,623 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 76,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,947 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Feb 2015 67,947 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,235 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,102 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Dec 2011 40,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,012 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 KNC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

BF08 KNC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BF08 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 KNC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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