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CX08 VWG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,670 mi
Last recorded135,670 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 135,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 125,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 125,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 112,226 miles

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,973 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Strut mounting worn

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 99,973 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Strut mounting worn

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 89,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth - 185/60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 89,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth - 185/60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 82,140 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 82,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 58,580 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 58,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 53,176 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 53,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mountings adrift (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 48,473 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2014 43,925 miles

both rear tyres craking

Pass 10 May 2013 35,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,897 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 VWG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

CX08 VWG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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