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CX08 GAU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,841 mi
Last recorded62,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 GAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,841 miles

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,205 miles

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

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 58,407 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 58,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,059 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,725 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 49,725 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 47,494 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface cracks o/s n/s rear tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,658 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 42,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,922 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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CX08 GAU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX08 GAU, 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 CX08 GAU registered?

CX08 GAU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is CX08 GAU safe to buy?

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