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CV08 VEH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,171 mi
Last recorded92,171 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,171 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,711 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2024 91,707 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2023 91,283 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 91,270 miles

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,222 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,132 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,929 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,928 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 85,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,814 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,641 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 VEH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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