MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
Offside Front Upper strut mount has play
fuel tank neck rusty
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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