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CX08 ZHT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ZHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 102,360 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator hose clamp is heavily corroded and has slight weep of coolant ()

Front Lower radiator support member/bracket is heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread wearing abnormally (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 102,360 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator hose clamp is heavily corroded and has slight weep of coolant ()

Front Lower radiator support member/bracket is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread wearing abnormally (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,904 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper both n/s and o/s front top strut mounts are deteriorated. recommend renewal

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 89,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper both n/s and o/s front top strut mounts are deteriorated. recommend renewal

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts . recommend renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement badly deteriorated, but no excessive movement evident. recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 78,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts . recommend renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement badly deteriorated, but no excessive movement evident. recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 bush is deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement. recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,343 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank intake pipes ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,454 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,897 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,038 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 ZHT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

CX08 ZHT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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