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DE08 LFM

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,279 mi
Last recorded104,279 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 104,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 104,279 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2024 99,610 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 99,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,886 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 97,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,783 miles

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

under body and suspension parts corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 88,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

under body and suspension parts corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,532 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 79,981 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,981 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,547 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Passenger Seat Belt Could Not Be Checked as There is a Child Seat Fitted.

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system is just adequately supported.

Fail 11 Feb 2017 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Passenger Seat Belt Could Not Be Checked as There is a Child Seat Fitted.

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system is just adequately supported.

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 64,923 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers split

rattle from front exhaust heat shield

Fail 27 Mar 2015 58,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers split

rattle from front exhaust heat shield

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,118 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise osf wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,276 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 LFM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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