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CA08 PYX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 PYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,335 miles

Offside 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))

The emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the out put

Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,335 miles

Emissions not tested oil pressure light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside 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 22 Oct 2020 97,272 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,982 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,980 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper not clearing efficiently

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2018 74,436 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,721 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,996 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts very worn (3.5.1n)

nearside front tyre on 3mm(185/60/15/84h)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 50,996 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front 18/20 (8.2.2)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts very worn (3.5.1n)

nearside front tyre on 3mm(185/60/15/84h)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,814 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,005 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 PYX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

CA08 PYX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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