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CX08 VWH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,210 mi
Last recorded56,210 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 56,210 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 56,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 55,418 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 54,567 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 54,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 51,233 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 50,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 48,886 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 48,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 46,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower ARM REAR BUSH WORN AND PERISHED

Offside Front Lower ARM REAR BUSH PERISHED

Pass 17 May 2017 43,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,957 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 40,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,781 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,149 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,646 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 VWH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CX08 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

CX08 VWH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is CX08 VWH safe to buy?

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