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BN08 VJA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,581 mi
Last recorded68,581 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,581 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 68,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,526 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2015 35,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,950 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 27,832 miles

Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 8,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,172 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)

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

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 VJA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BN08 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

BN08 VJA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BN08 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 VJA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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