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CK08 WJX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,347 mi
Last recorded147,347 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 WJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 147,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 145,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from axle too wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corrodded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,409 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 136,407 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,524 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 129,524 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,307 miles

rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 7 Oct 2021 122,306 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight handbrake travel

Fail 13 Oct 2020 113,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,028 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front brake balance 32 %

slight footbrake travel

Fail 9 Apr 2019 96,026 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front brake balance 32 %

slight footbrake travel

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,790 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 88,790 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,606 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,068 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Apr 2012 39,956 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,858 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,858 miles

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

Nearside 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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CK08 WJX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

CK08 WJX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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