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CX08 UNL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,631 mi
Last recorded101,631 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,631 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 101,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 99,588 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 99,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,216 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both shoulders worn badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both shoulders worn to excess. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2022 89,691 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 89,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,868 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 81,800 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 81,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 72,853 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,823 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,316 miles

Nearside Rear Cracking within tread

Offside Rear Cracking within tread

Fail 21 Apr 2017 58,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cracking within tread

Offside Rear Cracking within tread

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe very slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 44,227 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,481 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,719 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 UNL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CX08 UNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX08 UNL?

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What year was CX08 UNL registered?

CX08 UNL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is CX08 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 UNL shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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