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BJ08 EVL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,028 mi
Last recorded127,028 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing damage

Fail 22 Oct 2021 120,817 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear wing damage

Pass 17 Oct 2020 115,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 106,463 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 106,463 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,552 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, both rear. (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 99,549 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, both rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,039 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front brake pads becoming low

offside rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,339 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,824 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,031 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 40,029 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,167 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 EVL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ08 EVL, 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 BJ08 EVL registered?

BJ08 EVL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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