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CP57 VFH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,306 mi
Last recorded72,306 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 VFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 16 84V)(deteriorating on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 16 84V)(splitting on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 72,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 16 84V)(deteriorating on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 16 84V)(splitting on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,436 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear seat belt does not fully retract

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 4 Dec 2015 70,436 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear seat belt does not fully retract

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,453 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 55,928 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,928 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,265 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,666 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,499 miles

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 VFH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

CP57 VFH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is CP57 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 VFH 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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