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BJ08 VFG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,221 mi
Last recorded116,221 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 116,221 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 116,220 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, over the tank leading to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear leading to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 108,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 100,231 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,070 miles

Lower hose clip corroded on rad hose

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Lower hose clip corroded on rad hose

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 74,370 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable sticking but within braking tolerance

Rear Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,442 miles

Rear silencer mounting bracket is broken but is still secure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,118 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 59,118 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,368 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,683 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 VFG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

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

Is BJ08 VFG safe to buy?

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