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BK08 HNV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,080 mi
Last recorded87,080 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 87,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 87,080 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 87,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 79,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,524 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 73,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,578 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

play nsf and osf top shocks

Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,843 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 54,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 47,889 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 40,814 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,175 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 32,175 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,103 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,342 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 HNV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK08 HNV, 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 HNV registered?

BK08 HNV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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