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BN08 HYW

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,787 mi
Last recorded91,787 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 HYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,787 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 91,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 89,674 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 89,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 88,215 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,752 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 84,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,519 miles

Front wipers splitting but still clear the screen sufficiently

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front wipers splitting but still clear the screen sufficiently

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,295 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 35,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,802 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 25,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,830 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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BN08 HYW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN08 HYW, 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 BN08 HYW registered?

BN08 HYW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BN08 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 HYW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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