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DE08 KBO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,714 mi
Last recorded139,714 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 139,714 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 139,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 133,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 133,004 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,715 miles

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

Front Slight movement in upper suspension mountings

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Slightly Corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 104,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,156 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,267 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,837 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear passenger seats preventing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Corrosion affecting rear brake pipes - replacement recommended.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KBO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KBO, 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 KBO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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