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DE08 KUD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,746 mi
Last recorded112,746 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 112,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,253 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 99,253 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,370 miles

Nearside Rear very slight wheel bearing noise

Offside Front slight strut top slight movement

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 76,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 69,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,074 miles

o/s and n/s front discs slightly worn

o/s front tyre wall perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,704 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,878 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 KUD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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