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BK08 KXO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,426 mi
Last recorded48,426 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,539 miles

offside front lower suspension arm the rear bush the bonding has just start fail

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front lower suspension arm the rear bush the bonding has just start fail

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 26,587 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 KXO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

BK08 KXO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is BK08 KXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 KXO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK08 KXO have outstanding finance?

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