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CK08 SUY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,162 mi
Last recorded84,162 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 SUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,162 miles

both front shocker casings corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

rear axle corroded

rear bumper damaged

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front shocker casings corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

rear axle corroded

rear bumper damaged

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,177 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 83,146 miles

Emissions not tested hole in exhaust (back box) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,181 miles

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

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

brake pedal long

Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pedal long

Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,536 miles

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

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

brake hose ferriles corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2019 78,536 miles

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

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

brake hose ferriles corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,669 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,667 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,020 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 62,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,943 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Aug 2016 57,941 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 53,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,116 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,460 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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CK08 SUY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CK08 SUY, 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 CK08 SUY registered?

CK08 SUY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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