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DE08 LFA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,578 mi
Last recorded105,578 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 105,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 103,020 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 103,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,017 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 88,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre cracking!

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge, requires attention!

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly!

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly!

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parts of the exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres cracking slightly!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2018 88,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres cracking!

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges!

Both front tyres wearing unevenly!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly!

Oil filter corroded and leaking!

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parts of the exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres cracking slightly!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,795 miles

Coolant leak Front radiator area ()

Coolant level low!

Front tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil filter corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 68,795 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Coolant leak Front radiator area ()

Coolant level low!

Front tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil filter corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2016 54,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 44,719 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,819 miles

offsdide front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,377 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 LFA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc 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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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