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BK58 HBE

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,817 mi
Last recorded125,817 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 HBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,817 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front top mount (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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,661 miles

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

coolant level low

n/s rear tyre on 3m

Pass 30 Sep 2023 125,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2022 123,303 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,854 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 113,851 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,801 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 108,798 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,536 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

signs of coolant leak around radiator

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,531 miles

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

coolant level low

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge,perishing and 3m

o/s front tyre wearing on edges and 3m

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

signs of coolant leak around radiator

slight play to o/s front inner steering arm

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,384 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to perish

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,376 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to perish

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,501 miles

o/s wiper slightly smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,848 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,200 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 57,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,075 miles

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,845 miles

rear tyres wearing low

wipers slightly smearing

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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BK58 HBE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK58 HBE, 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 BK58 HBE registered?

BK58 HBE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BK58 HBE safe to buy?

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