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121,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear axle corroded
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer driveshaft boot deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer driveshaft boot deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
advise exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on front passenger seat and drivers side rear ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened play in top mount when jacked up (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on front passenger seat and drivers side rear ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on leagle limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever high (1.1.6 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lockable temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch slipping
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch slipping
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL08 ZXG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 ZXG, 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 ZXG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 August 2008.
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