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DE08 KAO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,598 mi
Last recorded63,598 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 63,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,050 miles

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

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

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 2 Jun 2020 55,050 miles

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

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

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

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks in

Fail 15 Apr 2019 50,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks in

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,017 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 47,017 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,187 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,935 miles

rear tyre n/s starting to crack

rear tyre o/s starting to crack

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,255 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,921 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

rear tyres starting to crack & perish in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,952 miles

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

rear bushes on front wishbone arms retracting from seats

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,907 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 KAO 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 80%.

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 KAO, 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 KAO registered?

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

Is DE08 KAO safe to buy?

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