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DE08 LFF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,778 mi
Last recorded108,778 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 108,778 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Nov 2022 108,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded [under bonnet] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,662 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,730 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Dec 2020 100,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly 185/60x15

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Dec 2019 95,591 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly 185/60x15

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2018 90,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,480 miles

Central Front Brake Pads Low

Nearside Front Wiper Split Smearing On Screan

Offside Front Wiper Split Smearing On Screan

Parking Brake Requires Adjustment due to excessive moment

Fail 15 Dec 2017 84,479 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Box Mounting Bracket Broken & Insecure (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Brake Pads Low

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Nearside Front Wiper Split Smearing On Screan

Offside Front Tyre On Legal Limit

Offside Front Wiper Split Smearing On Screan

Offside Rear Brake Light Not Working

Parking Brake Requires Adjustment due to excessive moment

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,856 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 73,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 55,817 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 55,817 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,012 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 37,012 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,147 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LFF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

DE08 LFF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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