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BJ08 VGV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,342 mi
Last recorded125,342 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush's ( bot sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,672 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,931 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,471 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 91,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,675 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,612 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 76,016 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 61,663 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 VGV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

BJ08 VGV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BJ08 VGV safe to buy?

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