MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
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
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front brake pads low/require checking
front discs worn and corroded
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake pads low/require checking
front discs worn and corroded
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
front brake discs corroding on edges slightly
slight play in nearside front top strut mount
wiper blades starting to split
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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