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BF08 UVB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,573 mi
Last recorded124,573 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 124,573 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 119,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 113,593 miles

Front N/S Top Mount Slightly Siezed

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met The Minimum Requirements

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 28 May 2021 106,512 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 106,511 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,654 miles

front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 24 May 2019 92,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,807 miles

rear o/s tyre cracking worn on the edge / low tread

Fail 29 May 2018 83,770 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear o/s tyre cracking worn on the edge / low tread

Pass 27 May 2017 74,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 60,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 46,568 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 34,511 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 21,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's.

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 UVB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

BF08 UVB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is BF08 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 UVB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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