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CA08 JDJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,287 mi
Last recorded124,287 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 JDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Strut top mount has play

Fail 8 Jan 2024 124,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Strut top mount has play

Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,431 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Brake fluid on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted appears to be sealing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage in 2 places not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 115,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Brake fluid on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted appears to be sealing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage in 2 places not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Strut top bearing has slight lift

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 107,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Strut top bearing has slight lift

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,561 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusting

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,838 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,059 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,861 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,326 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,107 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jul 2011 54,107 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 JDJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

CA08 JDJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CA08 JDJ safe to buy?

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