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CY08 BVN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,600 mi
Last recorded112,600 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 BVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 112,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,284 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 102,281 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to NS hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,874 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 91,872 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 78,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,157 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 72,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,314 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,387 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,640 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 BVN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CY08 BVN, 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 CY08 BVN registered?

CY08 BVN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is CY08 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 BVN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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