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BG08 KKZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,342 mi
Last recorded108,342 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,342 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,712 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,184 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 82,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2017 71,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,953 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 64,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 57,525 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 57,523 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 49,381 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 49,381 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 41,988 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 41,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 11 May 2011 21,598 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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BG08 KKZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BG08 KKZ, 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 BG08 KKZ registered?

BG08 KKZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BG08 KKZ safe to buy?

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