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CY08 HWV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,877 mi
Last recorded93,877 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 HWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 93,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,117 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 86,117 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,178 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,613 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 65,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,196 miles

Offside Front constant velocity boot slightly damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,286 miles

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 14 Jun 2013 35,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

signs of weathering on all tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,761 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 16,096 miles

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)

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 HWV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

CY08 HWV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is CY08 HWV safe to buy?

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