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CA57 UYL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,238 mi
Last recorded82,238 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 82,238 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 May 2021 82,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end shaft (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 May 2020 78,842 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

oil leak but not excessive

under vehicle slight corrosion and components

Pass 9 May 2019 74,328 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 74,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

srs light inop,transmission oil spill,hazard switch sticky,tyres different size,alloy wheels distorting-deteriorating,underbody-components rusting,both front steering arm ball joints deteriorating,drivers rear tyre inner tread wearing

Pass 10 May 2018 65,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported CLIP BROKEN ON REAR AXEL NOT SECURING PIPE (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pump leaking ABS PUMP LEAKING BRAKE FLUID (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

CLUTCH NOISE WHEN PRESSED

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear TYRE WALL CRACKING

Oil leak FROM GEAR BOX ()

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,092 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 49,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,851 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 35,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,523 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,129 miles

Rear offside brake binding a bit.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 20,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear offside brake binding a bit.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,250 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

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 UYL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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