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DE08 LFP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,154 mi
Last recorded120,154 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO BACK (6.1.2 (a))

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 4 Dec 2025 120,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO BACK (6.1.2 (a))

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2024 116,594 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rigid (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 112,804 miles

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Dec 2023 112,783 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,394 miles

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 106,375 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front top strut mounts excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 99,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 98,989 miles

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

Nearside Front macpherson strut upper attachment has slight play

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

Offside Front macpherson strut upper attachment has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel slight bind

Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel slight bind

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,892 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 77,350 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 77,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 61,995 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 61,995 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 53,128 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 43,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 43,663 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 32,323 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 LFP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

DE08 LFP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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