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CA08 ANU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,953 mi
Last recorded138,953 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ANU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 138,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 138,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 136,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 136,407 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 130,901 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 130,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,484 miles

NO HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,598 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,312 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 108,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,981 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,425 miles

Engine Management Lights On.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 77,816 miles

Engine Management light On.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,788 miles

both front wishbone bushes deterating

engine oil level low

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 33,552 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Park lever high

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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CA08 ANU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CA08 ANU, 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 CA08 ANU registered?

CA08 ANU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is CA08 ANU safe to buy?

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