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BJ08 VHH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,854 mi
Last recorded93,854 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 93,854 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 90,566 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 90,564 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,149 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 82,139 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 81,810 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,973 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 73,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 67,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 64,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,240 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 57,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,944 miles

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

nearside front McPherson strut has slight movement in the upper attachment

Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,902 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 39,878 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment strut top bearing and mounting play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,537 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 25,845 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,845 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,367 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 VHH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

BJ08 VHH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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