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BL08 UFV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 97,634 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 97,634 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 91,279 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 91,279 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,864 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 87,831 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,925 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,925 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,635 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 71,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 56,743 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,319 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,126 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 50,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,105 miles

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

nsf lower arm compliance bush starting to separate from arm

nsr brake binding slightly but not affecting RBT result

osf lower arm compliance bush starting to separate from arm

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 30,658 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 UFV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL08 UFV, 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 BL08 UFV registered?

BL08 UFV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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