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BL08 UFY

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,409 mi
Last recorded59,409 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 59,409 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 59,409 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2013 51,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 May 2011 37,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 37,070 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 UFY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

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

Is BL08 UFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 UFY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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