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DE08 FKU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,724 mi
Last recorded77,724 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper top bush has play when car is jacked up.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 71,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes on and around rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear steel fuel filler pipe.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,789 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 62,776 miles

Emissions not tested REAR BOX BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,697 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,464 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 48,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,981 miles

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

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 17 Nov 2014 35,264 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,119 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 19,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 17,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,607 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 FKU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 FKU registered?

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

Is DE08 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 FKU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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