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CY08 BVF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,770 mi
Last recorded152,770 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 BVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 152,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 134,358 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipes slight corrosion,no leaks at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2018 134,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipes slight corrosion,no leaks at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,507 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,178 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 114,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2015 103,609 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,458 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,155 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2012 53,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,973 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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CY08 BVF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CY08 BVF, 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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CY08 BVF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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