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CA08 VHK

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 117,136 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,364 miles

Fuel Tank Breather Corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 110,734 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 110,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,121 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,197 miles

Offside Rear wheel bind

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,301 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 68,299 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt light amount of grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

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

both front wishbone arm rear bushes splitting

front discs lipped an worn

Fail 26 Oct 2015 61,003 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

both front wishbone arm rear bushes splitting

front discs lipped

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,406 miles

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)

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,535 miles

both front suspension arms bushes peeling

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight inbalance rear brakes just pass 25% n/s/r

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,641 miles

both front suspension arms bushes peeling

dampness both front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,894 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 VHK is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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