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DE08 LDY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,277 mi
Last recorded110,277 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,918 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,290 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 74,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,814 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 63,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,356 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,911 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,654 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 13,654 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,398 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,149 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 8,521 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 8,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LDY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LDY, 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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What year was DE08 LDY registered?

DE08 LDY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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