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BK08 MSV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,093 mi
Last recorded56,093 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 MSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 56,093 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,861 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat fore and aft mechanism slightly stiff,not affecting operation.

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

general corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

parking brake lever near end of working travel, just met performance test.

Pass 11 Nov 2023 55,585 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 55,585 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 55,274 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,008 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 54,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,172 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded a lot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 53,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking all round tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking all round sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking all round tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking all round tread area .tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded a lot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearing not checked due to rear brakes binding

Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,044 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,947 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 49,947 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 48,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,549 miles

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2014 40,549 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,756 miles

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

both front / off/s rear tyres wearing thin close to markers

Pass 3 Nov 2012 27,848 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 27,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 20,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,054 miles

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

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 MSV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

BK08 MSV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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