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BT08 XHJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,883 mi
Last recorded133,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 133,883 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 133,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,640 miles

front brake pads low/require checking

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 116,640 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low/require checking

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 112,120 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Unable to check nearside front and offside rear seat belts properly due to child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,056 miles

front brake discs corroding on edges slightly

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 19 Jun 2013 106,056 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroding on edges slightly

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,141 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XHJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT08 XHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 XHJ registered?

BT08 XHJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is BT08 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 XHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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