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CY08 CAE

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,217 mi
Last recorded42,217 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 CAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 39,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 35,866 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 35,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 31,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 15 Oct 2018 18,430 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking within the tread and sidewall but not currently exposing ply or cord.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 16,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,258 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 14,223 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 6,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 5,302 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,028 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 CAE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY08 CAE registered?

CY08 CAE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is CY08 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 CAE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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