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CY08 CAO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,100 mi
Last recorded105,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 CAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,565 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 91,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 68,702 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak from filter ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,317 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes slightly split (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyre treads starting to perish/deteriorate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to wear/corrode (3.5.1i)

front and rear tyre sizes have different aspect ratios

Fail 3 Oct 2015 56,272 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative hand brake warning light (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes slightly split (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyre treads starting to perish/deteriorate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to wear/corrode (3.5.1i)

front and rear tyre sizes have different aspect ratios

Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,804 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split slightly

o/s/r wheel slightly tight in rotation

slight movement in o/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 28 Sep 2013 33,455 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 33,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,709 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 CAO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CY08 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

CY08 CAO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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