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CF08 HCP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,236 mi
Last recorded81,236 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 HCP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,236 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 81,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,079 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,306 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 61,306 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 57,447 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 48,283 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 48,281 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,661 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear whell slight bind

Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,659 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear whell slight bind

Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,932 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 HCP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

CF08 HCP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is CF08 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF08 HCP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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