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CV08 ZYR

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,712 mi
Last recorded69,712 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 ZYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,712 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 68,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 67,024 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 67,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,047 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 64,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 62,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,536 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 60,534 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,211 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 54,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 48,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,553 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,329 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,201 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 ZYR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

CV08 ZYR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is CV08 ZYR safe to buy?

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