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DE08 FKH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,373 mi
Last recorded96,373 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 96,373 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes "rear section" ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 85,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 85,388 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,148 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,148 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,769 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,769 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre has cracks within tread pattern but not yet exposing ply or cords.

Offside rear tyre has cracks within tread pattern but not yet exposing ply or cords.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,103 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,103 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2013 25,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,882 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,333 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)

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 FKH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 FKH, 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 FKH registered?

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

Is DE08 FKH safe to buy?

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