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DE08 KBK

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,022 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 100,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 98,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,521 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring worn Front coil springs slightly worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in inner rack end ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 94,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush serious failure of bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring worn Front coil springs slightly worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in inner rack end ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber leaking but still functioning

Offside Front lower arm bush slightly split

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 66,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber leaking but still functioning

Offside Front lower arm bush slightly split

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 44,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,740 miles

rear wiper smears screen

Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,996 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 14,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KBK 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 70.6%.

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

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