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BJ08 BVF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,757 mi
Last recorded110,757 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 110,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,817 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,138 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 60,098 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2015 54,320 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,452 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,057 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust back box hanger is adrift

offside front suspension arm rubber bush is just starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,657 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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BJ08 BVF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ08 BVF, 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 BJ08 BVF registered?

BJ08 BVF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 BVF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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