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CP08 WZY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,174 mi
Last recorded108,174 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 WZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,174 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 103,308 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 103,302 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 99,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,385 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 94,187 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 87,881 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 83,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 79,453 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Front front Top mounts have slight play

Fail 8 May 2018 79,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Front front Top mounts have slight play

Pass 12 May 2017 75,806 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Fail 11 May 2017 75,789 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,961 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,951 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 66,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 63,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 62,086 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 61,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 61,443 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,555 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WZY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP08 WZY registered?

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

Is CP08 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 WZY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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