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DE08 KBZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,914 mi
Last recorded135,914 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 135,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 135,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 116,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 96,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,103 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 78,217 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 78,179 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 70,433 miles

front brake discs+pads worn

front lower suspension arm bushes debonding(replacement advised)

n/s/f wheel rim buckled

small chip in screen

Fail 25 May 2016 70,433 miles

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

front brake discs+pads worn

front lower suspension arm bushes debonding(replacement advised)

n/s/f wheel rim buckled

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear silencer heatshield insecure

small chip in screen

Pass 26 May 2015 59,759 miles

chip in windcreen (zone B)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

heat shield insecure on back box

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

rear bush on both front lower suspension arms starting to debond

slight damage to side wall on nearside front tyre

Fail 26 May 2015 59,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chip in windcreen (zone B)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

heat shield insecure on back box

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

rear bush on both front lower suspension arms starting to debond

slight damage to side wall on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2014 51,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

slight damage to side wall on both front tyres

Fail 27 May 2014 51,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

slight damage to side wall on both front tyres

Pass 24 May 2013 43,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,107 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 29,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KBZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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