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CP08 OYW

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,248 mi
Last recorded122,248 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,248 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 122,248 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,846 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 113,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush coming undonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush coming undonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 93,866 miles

Offside Front WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 2 Sep 2017 93,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,189 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,973 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,488 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,741 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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CP08 OYW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

CP08 OYW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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