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CP57 FYH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,023 mi
Last recorded106,023 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 FYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2019 106,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 19 Feb 2018 102,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40zr17w xl (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,476 miles

both front tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

both headlamps in poor condition

long travel on parking brake

Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing broken off (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing nearside track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

both front tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

both headlamps in poor condition

long travel on parking brake

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,795 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 72,381 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 72,380 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2012 62,067 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,286 miles

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

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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CP57 FYH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CP57 FYH, 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 CP57 FYH registered?

CP57 FYH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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