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DE08 EBD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,812 mi
Last recorded76,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 EBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,812 miles

service and parking brake just met requirement

Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,812 miles

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

service and parking brake just met requirement

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,576 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 96,646 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,045 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,093 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 33,080 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,221 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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DE08 EBD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE08 EBD, 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 DE08 EBD registered?

DE08 EBD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DE08 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 EBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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