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BJ08 XYA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,432 mi
Last recorded105,432 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front coil spring corroded

rear axle mounting area corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 105,432 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing rubber torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front coil spring corroded

rear axle mounting area corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fron to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,283 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fron to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,919 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 24 Oct 2019 83,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,504 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension tops (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 72,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension tops (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 63,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2016 62,037 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2015 58,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 58,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 May 2015 58,232 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,927 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 51,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 46,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 22 May 2012 39,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear seatbelt locking mechanism

Pass 22 May 2012 39,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear seatbelt locking mechanism

Pass 14 May 2011 33,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 33,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XYA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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