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DE08 FKF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,809 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 103,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,280 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,305 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2017 86,298 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2015 66,771 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 66,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,575 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 48,575 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,053 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 FKF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FKF, 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 FKF registered?

DE08 FKF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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