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CA08 DHD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,607 mi
Last recorded79,607 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,361 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 75,360 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,193 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 71,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Play from top mounting

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

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

Wiper linkage worn

play from top mounting

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,906 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT UPPER (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,905 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT UPPER (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,722 miles

CENTRE PIPE CORRODED

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 60,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake grabbing severely BOTH REAR WHEEL (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CENTRE PIPE CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 58,524 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Both front upper suspension mounts have slight play.

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 58,521 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jamming up and sticking (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Runs on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Both front upper suspension mounts have slight play.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,405 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear wheel has a slight wheel bined

Fail 20 Jan 2018 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel has a slight wheel bined

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,777 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 40,777 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,040 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,218 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 26,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,659 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear thin

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r seat belt defective but still has correct reqirements for rear passenger seats

Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,241 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split and perish

offside rear tyre starting to split and perish

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 DHD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CA08 DHD, 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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CA08 DHD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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