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BJ58 CKC

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,731 mi
Last recorded53,731 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 CKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,731 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 52,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 49,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 47,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2022 47,168 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts, advise replacement tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 44,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 12 Sep 2020 44,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Aug 2020 44,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipe hose corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,142 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Dec 2017 44,142 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,332 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 35,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracked also nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2015 31,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 22,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,633 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 14,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BJ58 CKC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 BJ58 CKC, 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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BJ58 CKC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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