MOT Status
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125,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil misting and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
underbody corroded
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT DROP LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES/LOW TREAD LEVEL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S front tyre worn outer edge through too inner structure, low tread level (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hand brake excess travel
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding Brakes binding after h/brake operation ! (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Appears from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brakes sticking.
handbrake efficiency just met minimum requirements 16%
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear wheel binding
long handbrake travel
nearside rear shock absorber is slightly damp
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s/f wiper split but clearing the screen
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 LSL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LSL, 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 LSL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 May 2008.
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