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CA08 LSE

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,667 mi
Last recorded118,667 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 118,667 miles

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

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

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2021 118,667 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2020 109,366 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 13 May 2020 109,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 May 2019 102,683 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 102,683 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 91,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scabbing on inside of discs (3.5.1i)

Front wipers starting to tear but clearing screen effectively

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 84,104 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Fail 3 May 2017 84,104 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Pass 13 May 2016 71,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,592 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,592 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 17 May 2014 49,042 miles

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 17 May 2014 49,042 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 May 2013 33,586 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 27,307 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 27,290 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 19,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 19,679 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 LSE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

CA08 LSE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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