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CV08 AWX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 AWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 59,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 58,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 56,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 54,475 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 54,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 51,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 47,672 miles

offside front wishbone bush starting to seperate

travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Oct 2017 42,107 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 13 Oct 2017 42,107 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,493 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Oct 2015 36,797 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads low

offside wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,257 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads low

offside wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,715 miles

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

front brake pads low

front discs worn

offside wishbone starting to seperete

Fail 16 Oct 2013 31,715 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

front discs worn

offside wishbone starting to seperete

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,159 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,020 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 AWX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV08 AWX, 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 AWX registered?

CV08 AWX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CV08 AWX safe to buy?

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