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CV08 AXP

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,944 mi
Last recorded84,944 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 AXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 84,944 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 84,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 81,322 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 81,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 78,759 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All underbody and components corroded

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

Front brakes binding

Fail 12 Oct 2023 78,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All brake pipes corroded

All underbody and components corroded

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

Front brakes binding

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,114 miles

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

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

handbrake has slight reserve travel

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Oct 2022 76,114 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

handbrake has slight reserve travel

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,713 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms and axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 74,705 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms and axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,389 miles

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 69,721 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 69,721 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,055 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2018 67,423 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wishbones (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre s cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,378 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,722 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 51,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,128 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,423 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,159 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 AXP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

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

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