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CY08 HGZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 143,904 miles

Both front upper top mounts play

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

Pass 15 May 2024 140,888 miles

Corrosion rear axle

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 140,884 miles

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

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

Corrosion rear axle

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,353 miles

Both front top strut mounts slight play

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 138,348 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front top strut mounts slight play

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 135,412 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 132,046 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 Front top strut mount slight play

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 132,041 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 Front top strut mount slight play

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 130,353 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 121,872 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front discs corroded

hand brake high needs adjustment

rear back box corroded and has slight blow

rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,887 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 117,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly x2 wheels (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 106,186 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 96,568 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2015 86,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 65,323 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 54,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,072 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 HGZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc 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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

CY08 HGZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is CY08 HGZ safe to buy?

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