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BJ58 HRO

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,558 mi
Last recorded94,558 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 HRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,558 miles

both inner sills corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2020 94,556 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,427 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,388 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 72,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,671 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

oil filter leaking

Fail 31 May 2017 64,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush pulling out (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

oil filter leaking

Pass 26 May 2016 57,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,150 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 53,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,988 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 28 Sep 2013 34,443 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,017 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Small crack in windscreen but not in zone A or zone B

Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,360 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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BJ58 HRO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HRO, 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 BJ58 HRO registered?

BJ58 HRO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BJ58 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 HRO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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