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CV58 COJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

107,937 mi
Last recorded107,937 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 COJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 107,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 107,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 104,834 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 104,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 99,958 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 May 2024 99,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,738 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 94,738 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords silght cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slighty split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 92,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both front top mounts!

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2022 92,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both front top mounts!

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 87,334 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,244 miles

Bind at both rear brakes!

Fail 23 Dec 2020 79,244 miles

Bind at both rear brakes!

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,749 miles

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

Bind at both rear brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,633 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,310 miles

os ns outer sills underside of sills fitted with plastic covers

osf nsf door mirror shrouds missing

Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 4mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel is long

plastic cover sills are fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 4mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel is long

plastic cover sills are fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,442 miles

handbrake has high travel

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

Pass 8 Nov 2014 43,560 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 43,560 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 41,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 27,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CV58 COJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CV58 COJ, 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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CV58 COJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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