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BJ08 GKP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 GKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,970 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,123 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 63,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 61,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,835 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,179 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake high could do with adjustment

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,517 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 32,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,923 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,577 miles

rear tyres have small age cracks in tread.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,373 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 GKP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GKP, 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 GKP registered?

BJ08 GKP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 GKP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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