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CT08 BDX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,993 mi
Last recorded51,993 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 BDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,993 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,314 miles

Central Exhaust noisy middle box cracked /blow (8.1.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rears both sides ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear corrosion axle

Fail 3 Apr 2025 51,314 miles

Central Exhaust noisy middle box cracked /blow (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rears both sides ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear corrosion axle

Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SILENCER CRACKED. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER DAMAGED AND OTHER TWO PERISHED. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 49,427 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 48,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both rears ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Apr 2022 48,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both rears ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,146 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,326 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre tread slightly cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2018 46,326 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre tread slightly cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,794 miles

n/s handbrake imbalance

wear in o/s and n/s front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,741 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,955 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 40,955 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,815 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,005 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 38,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,019 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,318 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 20,313 miles

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

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

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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CT08 BDX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange 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 CT08 BDX, 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 CT08 BDX registered?

CT08 BDX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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