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CA08 DHC

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,642 mi
Last recorded64,642 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 64,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 61,316 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,487 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 58,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 55,182 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 55,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 47,621 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 47,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 45,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 42,002 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,880 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,200 miles

front wishbone rear bushes splitting and starting to lift

Pass 13 May 2015 27,391 miles

front brake pads worn low and wear and corrosion front brake discs

o/s/f wishbone rear bush perished and starting to lift

o/s/r tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 May 2014 24,123 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 54,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 20,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 16,676 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 12,467 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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CA08 DHC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

CA08 DHC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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