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BF58 ZTS

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,851 mi
Last recorded157,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ZTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 157,851 miles

noise on engine

Pass 9 Jun 2023 144,060 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 144,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 124,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 121,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has a slight play at the top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 121,122 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has a slight play at the top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 117,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,511 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,815 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 101,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,578 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 90,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 66,138 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 66,138 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,351 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2011 33,579 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 33,579 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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BF58 ZTS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF58 ZTS, 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 BF58 ZTS registered?

BF58 ZTS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is BF58 ZTS safe to buy?

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