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CA08 CWJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,624 mi
Last recorded103,624 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 103,624 miles

metal in o/s/r tyre

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

long parking brake travel

Fail 2 Jun 2023 103,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

long parking brake travel

metal in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,347 miles

Hand brake has a long travel

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,372 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,576 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,575 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 88,574 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 5 Aug 2019 88,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake.

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,051 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,035 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 79,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,340 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deterioation to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,270 miles

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

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 CWJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CA08 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

CA08 CWJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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