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CE08 TXT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,164 mi
Last recorded131,164 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 131,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 126,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 108,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect european headlamps fitted [kick up is to the right and will obscure other road users] nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,281 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 100,226 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,271 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,261 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,308 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 76,303 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,356 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,012 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2015 46,383 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,925 miles

1.front tyres walls starting to split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2014 40,916 miles

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

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

1.front tyres walls starting to split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 35,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 30,148 miles

1.front brake pads wearing low 4mm..

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 24,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TXT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

CE08 TXT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is CE08 TXT safe to buy?

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