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CP08 NVF

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,996 mi
Last recorded128,996 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 NVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,996 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 128,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 29 Dec 2023 122,083 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,047 miles

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the park braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 73,696 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 64,516 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 64,489 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 56,097 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2015 37,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,118 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 22,402 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 22,402 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 22,063 miles

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Fail 17 May 2012 22,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

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

Pass 24 May 2011 18,530 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 18,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

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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CP08 NVF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP08 NVF, 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 CP08 NVF registered?

CP08 NVF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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