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BV08 ZYT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

226,877 mi
Last recorded226,877 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 226,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody/suspension/subframe corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2025 220,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody/suspension/subframe corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 217,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 217,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 208,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 208,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 194,660 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 181,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 168,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 155,847 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 155,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 149,413 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 149,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 134,641 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 134,641 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 118,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn un even on inside&outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 118,699 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn un even on inside&outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,753 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BV08 ZYT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV08 ZYT, 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 BV08 ZYT registered?

BV08 ZYT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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