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BJ08 VFM

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,778 mi
Last recorded60,778 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,191 miles

Front both n/s and o/s upper strut tops have slight freeplay

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 49,191 miles

Front both n/s and o/s upper strut tops have slight freeplay

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 41,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 39,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,110 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,473 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in treads

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 14,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

age related cracks in rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,815 miles

age related cracks in rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,013 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,534 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 VFM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

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

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