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CE08 TXR

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,447 mi
Last recorded116,447 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 116,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 94,596 miles

SLIGHT DENT IN N/S/F ALLOY WHEEL + NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 6 Apr 2024 93,939 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

SLIGHT DENT IN N/S/F ALLOY WHEEL + NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 28 Apr 2023 75,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 62,720 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm . rear bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm . rear bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker mount / bearing play (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker mount / bearing slight play (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap seal started to split

Rear back box exhaust heat shield corroded and broken away . may fall off

Pass 4 May 2021 48,413 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 48,408 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,998 miles

Offside Front Upper slight movement in upper McPherson strut top bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,957 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,957 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,036 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 39,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 38,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,580 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 36,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/rear tyre dracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,369 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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CE08 TXR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE08 TXR, 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 CE08 TXR registered?

CE08 TXR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 TXR safe to buy?

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