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DE08 EAG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,126 mi
Last recorded100,126 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 EAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,126 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 95,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,730 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 87,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,667 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,534 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 69,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,888 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 63,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,251 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,294 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 44,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,732 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 34,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,041 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)

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 EAG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EAG, 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 EAG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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