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rear axle flaky rust
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NSR and OSR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/r brake dragging
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s/r brake dragging
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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DE08 KUG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 KUG, 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 KUG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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