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CF08 EGE

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 EGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on all tyres between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 103,645 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on all tyres between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,410 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 97,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,684 miles

slight play in n/s/ inner rack end

Fail 12 Jan 2018 87,694 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/ inner rack end

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,301 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,016 miles

o/s and n/s rear seat belts retracting slowly

Fail 31 Dec 2015 67,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s rear seat belts retracting slowly

Fail 2 Jan 2015 56,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,382 miles

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,445 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge within a centre three quarters on 1.8mm

Fail 31 Dec 2013 45,445 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge within a centre three quarters on 1.8mm

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,468 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 37,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,777 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 24,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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CF08 EGE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CF08 EGE, 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 CF08 EGE registered?

CF08 EGE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is CF08 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF08 EGE shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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