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CV08 VNR

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,775 mi
Last recorded67,775 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,775 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 67,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,960 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 61,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering retaining device missing both trackrod ends split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,179 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,453 miles

Clutch pedal antislip missing

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Jul 2015 40,449 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal antislip missing

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 20,462 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 20,462 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 12,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,618 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 VNR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VNR, 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 VNR registered?

CV08 VNR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CV08 VNR safe to buy?

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