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CX08 XDL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

120,717 mi
Last recorded120,717 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 120,717 miles

reverse light not working

A/C belt loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear shocker corroeded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 120,717 miles

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

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

A/C belt loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear shocker corroeded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Jun 2024 120,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front nsf osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front auxiliary belt loose

Offside Rear advise shock casing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear advise rear axle corroded

Rear reverse light not working

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2024 120,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,288 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,260 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 108,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 106,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,588 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,669 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear small cut in tyre wall. advise replace.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 93,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear small cut in tyre wall. advise replace.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,507 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,507 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,212 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,212 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,501 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,567 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 46,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,926 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 25,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,569 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 XDL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XDL, 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 XDL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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