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BN58 DWP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,467 mi
Last recorded183,467 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 DWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 183,467 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 177,299 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 177,299 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 170,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 163,215 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 155,956 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 155,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 145,732 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 145,730 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 133,552 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 133,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 119,762 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,130 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,839 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 45,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,188 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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BN58 DWP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN58 DWP, 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 BN58 DWP registered?

BN58 DWP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is BN58 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 DWP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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