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CY08 LZR

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,694 mi
Last recorded106,694 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,694 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 106,400 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both side (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rad inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 97,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 97,949 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,133 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 85,131 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch heavily worn - very hard to select gears.

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

Handbrake travel high - requires adjustment.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 70,109 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,801 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,137 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 58,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,090 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 54,074 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,556 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 47,556 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,202 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 46,202 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,842 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 43,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,888 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,008 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 LZR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

CY08 LZR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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