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DA08 OTS

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,974 mi
Last recorded74,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,974 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 67,053 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 57,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,768 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 52,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 28,739 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 28,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,915 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,337 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,401 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 20,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 20,138 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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DA08 OTS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA08 OTS, 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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DA08 OTS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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