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BJ08 VHD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,460 mi
Last recorded117,460 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,460 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2026 117,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,749 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 110,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount/bearing has slight lift.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension leg top mount has slight lift.

Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount/bearing has slight lift.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension leg top mount has slight lift.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 98,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 7 May 2022 96,499 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 94,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 94,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 92,554 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 89,049 miles

play in both sides front top suspension mounts

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2018 84,684 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 78,497 miles

near side rear shocker slightly damp

off side front lower arn rear bush slightly worn

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2016 72,714 miles

slight play in top mounts

Pass 29 May 2015 61,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 40,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,209 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 VHD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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