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BK08 CZS

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,403 mi
Last recorded84,403 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 CZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 78,144 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,267 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose but secure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 58,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose but secure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,585 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,565 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 30,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,086 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 19,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,251 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 CZS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BK08 CZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 CZS registered?

BK08 CZS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is BK08 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 CZS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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