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DE08 LFH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,584 mi
Last recorded75,584 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,326 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,326 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 58,261 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

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

Oil leak - Gearbox area

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake assemblies binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2015 39,213 miles

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

Suspect that front brake pads mioght be wearing thin but cannot see clearly enough to confirm/deny

Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,920 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,602 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 12,591 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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 LFH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

DE08 LFH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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