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BJ08 VFN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,341 mi
Last recorded122,341 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 122,341 miles

Both front tyres are between 3.2mm and 4mm

Offside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,456 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 102,375 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 102,373 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 101,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking I between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 101,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking I between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,313 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,313 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,016 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,682 miles

Advise hand brake adjustment.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 48,677 miles

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

Advise hand brake adjustment.

Both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 40,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,570 miles

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

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

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

offdide front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,814 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,418 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 VFN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc 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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

BJ08 VFN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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