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CP08 WLN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,306 mi
Last recorded157,306 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 WLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 157,306 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,215 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 156,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 156,060 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Additional braking device connector insecure front hose clip loose - both sides (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroding

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear seatbelts slow returning

front lower crossmember corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2019 144,556 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 144,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 139,042 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 139,042 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,481 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 125,481 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 115,792 miles

long travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,728 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 53,908 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm///sump corroded///pads worn low front discs worn

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 WLN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLN, 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 WLN registered?

CP08 WLN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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