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CV08 AXH

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 AXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 87,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,017 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2025 86,017 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2024 83,509 miles

Brake fluid appears dirty

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 83,509 miles

Brake fluid appears dirty

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 79,265 miles

Front Upper both sides suspension top mounts have movement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 79,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper both sides suspension top mounts have movement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2020 76,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 68,794 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 61,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 61,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 53,691 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 53,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 38,970 miles

Offside Rear slight binding rear brake

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,731 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 26,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,896 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 AXH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH registered?

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

Is CV08 AXH safe to buy?

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