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BJ58 MVH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,556 mi
Last recorded92,556 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 MVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 92,556 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,108 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,205 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 80,205 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessive movement in upper attachment (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 72,606 miles

nsf wishbone bush sarting to seperate (borderline)

nsr tyre low pressure (punctured)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,720 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 63,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,979 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,610 miles

Sat nav mount fitted but not affecting drivers view

Fail 14 Dec 2013 36,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 36,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 24,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 12,615 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 MVH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVH, 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 MVH registered?

BJ58 MVH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 MVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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