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BK58 HBH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,965 mi
Last recorded79,965 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 HBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,961 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,609 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,606 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pump leaking ABS (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 6,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,598 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 53,598 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,457 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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BK58 HBH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK58 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

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

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