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CV08 KYJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,116 mi
Last recorded59,116 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,116 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components heavily undersealed

all suspension components in a rusty condition

rear back plates rusty

Pass 8 May 2025 58,117 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 58,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

front suspension rusty

n/s steering rack mount bracket rusty

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 57,063 miles

Nearside Front steering rack bracket/ mount corroded

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

Fail 13 May 2024 57,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering rack bracket/ mount corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,968 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 54,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,327 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,560 miles

suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,860 miles

o/s/f shock absorber rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2019 46,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f shock absorber rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,408 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,277 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 38,699 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,418 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 KYJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

CV08 KYJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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