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CU58 BXZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,781 mi
Last recorded134,781 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 BXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,781 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 134,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,798 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes near rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,255 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 126,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessive play in mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,596 miles

nearside front wheel and tyre damaged slightly

offside front ARB link slightly worn

offside rear tyre on legal limit

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2020 120,596 miles

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

nearside front wheel and tyre damaged slightly

offside front ARB link slightly worn

offside rear tyre on legal limit

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 100,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 91,641 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside of disc (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside of disc (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,355 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 87,355 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,336 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,265 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 60,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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CU58 BXZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CU58 BXZ, 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 CU58 BXZ registered?

CU58 BXZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is CU58 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU58 BXZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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