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CP08 WZZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,618 mi
Last recorded143,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 WZZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 143,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 137,319 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 137,319 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 134,070 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 134,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 124,505 miles

oil level just above minimum limit

Fail 23 Jul 2019 124,505 miles

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

oil level just above minimum limit

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,209 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 115,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,622 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 110,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,899 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,639 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,319 miles

Corrosion on engine sump pan

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,115 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,115 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

O/s rear wheel does not spin freely when rotated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,605 miles

Both rear wheels do not spin freely when rotated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 WZZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

CP08 WZZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is CP08 WZZ safe to buy?

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