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BUN 35A

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUN 35A
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 69,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 65,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 60,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 55,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,820 miles

Front Tyres Deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,116 miles

o/s front and o/s rear and n/s rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2017 47,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nsr seat***nsr seat belt not inspected/tested***

nsr/osr tyres splitting around tread circumference areas

Fail 30 Mar 2016 44,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBBR0018 fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBBS0021 fitted (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to nsr seat***nsr seat belt not inspected/tested***

nsr/osr tyres splitting around tread circumference areas

Fail 27 Mar 2015 39,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,521 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,786 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 31,965 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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BUN 35A is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BUN 35A, 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 BUN 35A registered?

BUN 35A is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is BUN 35A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUN 35A shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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