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CP08 WMD

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,078 mi
Last recorded105,078 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 105,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,580 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 88,580 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,813 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,759 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,825 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Fail 25 Jun 2019 84,819 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal spongy

Corrosion on underside

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,372 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,211 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,385 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 23,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,552 miles

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

Offside 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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CP08 WMD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

CP08 WMD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is CP08 WMD safe to buy?

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