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CY08 LZP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 LZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 86,250 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 86,250 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,615 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 62,238 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 53,712 miles

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

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

suspension components and prescribed areas generally corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2023 53,712 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components and prescribed areas generally corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 53,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread ( 3 mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front front bumper damaged and has sharp edges

Pass 17 Jan 2022 48,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 48,209 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,844 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 36,003 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 36,003 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission trans leak from offside differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,912 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' centre screen chipped in zone A (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH BONDING SEPARATED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH BONDING SEPARATED (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 30,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE PERISHED SPLIT OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' centre screen chipped in zone A (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH BONDING SEPARATED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE WALL AND TREAD CRACKED PERISHED

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH BONDING SEPARATED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 25,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,321 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)

Oil Filter corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 14,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 11,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 4,614 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 LZP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

CY08 LZP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for CY08 LZP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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