MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner rear sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush came out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
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
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, o/s, n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust, rear joint corroded.
Nearside Front Top shock absorber mounting has slight wear.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust, rear joint corroded.
Nearside Front Top shock absorber mounting has slight wear.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wipers smearing screen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wipers smearing screen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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DF08 EKR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 DF08 EKR, 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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DF08 EKR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 August 2008.
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