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CY57 JKF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,243 mi
Last recorded96,243 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 JKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,243 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 96,243 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 94,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 87,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 85,772 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,757 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,463 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it and is cracking on edges

Offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it and is cracking on edges

Offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEAR SIDE TYRE IS CRACKING

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,563 miles

Nearside 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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CY57 JKF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CY57 JKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CY57 JKF?

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What year was CY57 JKF registered?

CY57 JKF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 January 2008.

Is CY57 JKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY57 JKF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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