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BL08 UFT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 95,197 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 83,256 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (approx 2mm only) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 80,586 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (approx 2mm only) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 78,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 67,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,011 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,780 miles

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,129 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level overfilled

Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,995 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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BL08 UFT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BL08 UFT, 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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BL08 UFT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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