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BK08 CZN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,724 mi
Last recorded82,724 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 CZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 82,724 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s axle side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,664 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,424 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 73,422 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy and too much travel and rear brakes not locking (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,869 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR 185/60/15 HR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 69,869 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR 185/60/15 HR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 3mm uneven and tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged bald inner and tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front discs

Fail 19 Aug 2021 65,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 3mm uneven and tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged bald inner and tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front discs

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front play in strut top mount

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,063 miles

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

Offside Front Strut top bearing has slight play.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,587 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 52,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,833 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,282 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,413 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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BK08 CZN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK08 CZN, 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 BK08 CZN registered?

BK08 CZN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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