MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front bumper damaged
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
general underbody corrosion
offside front wing and bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm & on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front bumper damaged /taped up
slight offside front wing damage
Nearside Front slight damage to inner wheel rim
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front slight damage to inner wheel rim
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
general underbody corrosion
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
general under body corrosion
offside front wheel damaged
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front wheel damaged
under trays fitted
lift and wear in nearside front top suspension mountain
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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BJ08 VHA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VHA, 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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BJ08 VHA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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