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BV58 FEP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,680 mi
Last recorded31,680 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 31,680 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 30,829 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 28,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 27,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,438 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 25,438 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,211 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 20,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 17,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,583 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,614 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,495 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 FEP 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 82.4%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

BV58 FEP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is BV58 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 FEP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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