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CA08 RXR

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,355 mi
Last recorded120,355 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 RXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 May 2024 120,355 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to being insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror backing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure mountings insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure mountings insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Bumper likely to become detached radiator grill (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / radiator mounting damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and treads are misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,527 miles

Front accident damaged

brakes feel spongy

Fail 6 Apr 2023 110,493 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front accident damaged

brakes feel spongy

Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,967 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Covers on outer sills obstructing view.

Damage to front bumper.

Front inner wheel arch covers missing.

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retrieve.

Offside Rear shock absorber cover broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear running gear rusty.

Fail 4 Apr 2022 102,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Covers on outer sills obstructing view.

Damage to front bumper.

Front inner wheel arch covers missing.

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retrieve.

Offside Rear shock absorber cover broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear running gear rusty.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,678 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 94,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of n/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper insucure

front wheel arch covers insucure

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,360 miles

front wishbone rear bushes peeling

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 87,360 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

front wishbone rear bushes peeling

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 78,881 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 8,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,078 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 33,785 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,530 miles

1.rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

2.slight damage to near side rear wheel arch[no sharp edges]

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,655 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 9,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,373 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,373 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,948 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 RXR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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