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BT08 FYA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,541 mi
Last recorded99,541 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,541 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrione underneath

Fail 17 Nov 2025 99,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrione underneath

Pass 16 Nov 2024 92,066 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,969 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded but not leak

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,552 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,661 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 74,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 69,436 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 64,352 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,022 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,127 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 FYA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

BT08 FYA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BT08 FYA safe to buy?

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