MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
airbox insecure
tyres showing age cracks
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hub corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened osf/nsf (3.5.1i)
osr tyre on 1.6 mm
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osf /nsf wishbone round bush (2.4.G.2)
osr tyre on 1.6 mm
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)
x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift
both front ball joint boots perished-both wishbone bushes slightly split and perished
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF08 EKT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 EKT, 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 EKT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 July 2008.
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