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BJ08 XXV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,831 mi
Last recorded114,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 114,831 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 114,830 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 114,182 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2023 112,001 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 112,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,781 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION, INACTIVITY.

Fail 3 Mar 2022 111,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER NOT WORKING. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT AND DISPLACED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION, INACTIVITY.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,974 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,705 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 82,704 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 73,884 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 64,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,311 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 XXV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

BJ08 XXV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 XXV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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