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CP57 VFG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,917 mi
Last recorded64,917 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 VFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,917 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes pipes x2 slightly corroded

wheels trims fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,822 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,822 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre slightly damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2014 57,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 37,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,715 miles

long travel in handbrake

Fail 28 Jan 2011 30,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long travel in handbrake

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 VFG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

CP57 VFG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is CP57 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 VFG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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