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BV58 FDA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,977 mi
Last recorded98,977 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 FDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 98,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 94,566 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,409 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember , below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember , below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter very corroded blistering and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 91,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember , below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember , below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter very corroded blistering and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 8 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust pipe to rear box very corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filter corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2022 83,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 8 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust pipe to rear box very corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filter corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,279 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 75,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,692 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,229 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres in between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration at a wishbone pin or bush

offside Front suspension has slight deterioration at a wishbone pin or bush

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,269 miles

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,989 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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BV58 FDA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV58 FDA, 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 BV58 FDA registered?

BV58 FDA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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