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CV08 VNM

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,279 mi
Last recorded102,279 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,279 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM / Inner edge worn / sidewall damage ---185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM / Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 99,979 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides ,very slight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn -----185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 94,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,856 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 88,855 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 87,483 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,695 miles

Front crossmember corrsion

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 82,695 miles

Front crossmember corrsion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 79,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,684 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 67,684 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,066 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 60,056 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 50,604 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,266 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,034 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 VNM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV08 VNM registered?

CV08 VNM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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