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CX08 VWL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,580 mi
Last recorded111,580 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,580 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 111,552 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 107,562 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN UPPER STRUT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT ()

Nearside Rear SHOCK BOTTOM RETAINING BOLT CORRODED

Offside Rear SHOCK BOTTOM RETAINING BOLT CORRODED

Fail 23 Jan 2024 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH UNBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear SHOCK BOTTOM RETAINING BOLT CORRODED

Offside Rear SHOCK BOTTOM RETAINING BOLT CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,851 miles

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

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION UNIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X NAILS ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 103,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn UPPER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION UNIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X NAILS ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,927 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 99,927 miles

Central Front Brake servo defective or ineffective BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS TO FLOOR (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,132 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 94,132 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS LIGHT ON (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn UPPER TURRET BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn UPPER TURRET BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 87,669 miles

Front both front top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Feb 2020 87,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both front top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,543 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount has play

fuel tank neck rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has play

fuel tank neck rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,433 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,782 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,203 miles

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

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

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 VWL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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