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BT08 FXW

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,579 mi
Last recorded41,579 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 41,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,417 miles

Offside Front inner rack slight play

Offside Front tyre inside edge structure starting to fail

Fail 12 Jul 2016 39,417 miles

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

Offside Front inner rack slight play

Offside Front tyre inside edge structure starting to fail

Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,239 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 29,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,049 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,830 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,801 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,334 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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BT08 FXW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT08 FXW, 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 BT08 FXW registered?

BT08 FXW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BT08 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 FXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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