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CV08 AWW

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,637 mi
Last recorded98,637 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 AWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 98,637 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 98,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 91,267 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear seats removed from car prior to test

Fail 4 Feb 2025 91,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear seats removed from car prior to test

Fail 28 Jan 2025 91,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen to high, not spraying on screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front top mount Top bush or bearing has play

Rear n/s and o/s plus central seat belts not full checked, buckles removed.

Rear rear seats removed prior test

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met 61 percent (1.2.1 (c))

parking lever has little reserve travel left, adjustment or repaired required

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,987 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 87,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 76,514 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,262 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 73,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure fixing brackets broken from damage on front corner (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect wheel cylinder siezed (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle on 48% difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 69,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,405 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,915 miles

rear brakes binding slighty

Fail 15 Mar 2016 61,915 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,174 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,640 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 24,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,824 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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CV08 AWW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV08 AWW, 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 CV08 AWW registered?

CV08 AWW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CV08 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 AWW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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