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BV08 ZZF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,216 mi
Last recorded116,216 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZZF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,216 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 109,515 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 94,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,888 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,322 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 83,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 77,329 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 77,323 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 68,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 May 2015 68,496 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2014 61,247 miles

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

near side front tyre inner edge splitting/deteriorated,requires replacment

near side rear tyre slight deterioraition

off side rear tyre inner edge splitting/deterioated requires replacment

oil leak from oil filter/housing

rear wiper blade torn u/s

customer has supplied own aftermarket wheels that are inncorrect for this vehichle.

Fail 14 May 2014 61,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

near side front tyre inner edge splitting/deteriorated,requires replacment

near side rear tyre slight deterioraition

off side rear tyre inner edge splitting/deterioated requires replacment

oil leak from oil filter/housing

rear wiper blade torn u/s

Pass 14 May 2013 51,878 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

front brake pads aprox 70% worn

off side rear tyre tread at 4mm

Pass 15 May 2012 36,934 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 36,934 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,801 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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BV08 ZZF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV08 ZZF, 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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BV08 ZZF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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