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CV08 YNG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 90,067 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn can only be felt under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,637 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (insecure) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,924 miles

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

parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 3 May 2018 64,895 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 64,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,486 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,483 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Mar 2014 37,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,747 miles

front pads approx 70% worn

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 YNG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

CV08 YNG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is CV08 YNG safe to buy?

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