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CA57 TZN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,843 mi
Last recorded158,843 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 TZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 158,843 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 158,438 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on constant with position lamps (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 154,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,364 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 149,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,068 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 141,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 141,615 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 118,959 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 118,959 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,930 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,476 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 90,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,313 miles

slight separation of nearside front suspension arm rubber bush.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

slight separation of nearside front suspension arm rubber bush.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,328 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracked

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 85,328 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre cracked

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,338 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,543 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 53,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,208 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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CA57 TZN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA57 TZN, 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 CA57 TZN registered?

CA57 TZN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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