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CV08 KYC

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,887 mi
Last recorded103,887 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 103,887 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 103,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,692 miles

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

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 95,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 95,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,107 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,145 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 83,144 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,004 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,656 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,991 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 58,974 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,787 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)

Offside Rear Brakes slightly sticking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,223 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 KYC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KYC, 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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CV08 KYC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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