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CY08 CAV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,908 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 105,113 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2024 105,111 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,554 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 97,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has reserve travel

Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,763 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

hand brake lever has slight reserve travel

Fail 24 Feb 2022 88,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror outer casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level warning light also illuminated, recommend further inspection (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror casing damaged, advise repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel, advise further inspection/adjust

Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,521 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 19 Feb 2020 76,520 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 49,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 48,242 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 46,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 44,596 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,696 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,452 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,143 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 CAV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

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

Is CY08 CAV safe to buy?

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