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BV08 ZZP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,111 mi
Last recorded38,111 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 38,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2025 37,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,197 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,349 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 20,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,376 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 ZZP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

BV08 ZZP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BV08 ZZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 ZZP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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