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CA08 EHL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 109,585 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Fail 4 Jul 2017 102,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Fail 2 Jun 2017 102,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs badly corroded & worn

Pass 11 May 2016 92,705 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust bracket missing but still secure

Pass 1 May 2015 83,987 miles

advise rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 May 2014 76,990 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 76,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,725 miles

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

front brake pads 70% worn

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,725 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,937 miles

rear wiper blade is split

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear wiper blade is split

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 14 May 2011 40,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm with nail in tread

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

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 EHL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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