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DE08 DYS

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,651 mi
Last recorded108,651 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 DYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,928 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 107,891 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi that feeds n/s/r brake (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ruuning to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,792 miles

Offside Rear low parking brake effort

Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,288 miles

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

both sides rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 25 Jul 2018 91,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres heavily deteriorated

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,866 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 80,228 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box rubber is split

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 62,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,483 miles

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

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

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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DE08 DYS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE08 DYS, 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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DE08 DYS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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