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BV58 FEJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,762 mi
Last recorded96,762 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 FEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,762 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,509 miles

Handbrake has high travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 88,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake has high travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round cracking plus cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s outer edge s and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake near reserve travel

Fail 19 Mar 2021 86,797 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round cracking plus cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s outer edge s and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake near reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,835 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 85,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,322 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 82,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 75,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,242 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,549 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 54,156 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,156 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,448 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,368 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 FEJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV58 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

BV58 FEJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BV58 FEJ safe to buy?

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