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CK08 UMT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,223 mi
Last recorded83,223 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 UMT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 83,223 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 83,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,115 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 79,115 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,000 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 69,156 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 69,156 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both front suspension strut top mountings

Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,204 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm bush at rear starting to split

slight play in o/s front suspension strut top mounting

Fail 28 Nov 2019 65,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s front lower suspension arm bush at rear starting to split

slight play in o/s front suspension strut top mounting

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,886 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 54,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,880 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,349 miles

o/s/f suspension arm bushes deterating

Pass 10 Dec 2013 22,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,293 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 UMT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CK08 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

CK08 UMT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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