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DF08 EKT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,808 mi
Last recorded152,808 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 EKT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 152,808 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 148,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 142,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Fail 19 Jun 2021 142,406 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 136,225 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 136,222 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 130,840 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,644 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 129,644 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 120,384 miles

osr tyre on 1.6 mm

Fail 1 Mar 2017 120,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,821 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 107,821 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,085 miles

x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift

Fail 26 Feb 2015 92,085 miles

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

x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,065 miles

both front ball joint boots perished-both wishbone bushes slightly split and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 46,164 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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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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What year was DF08 EKT registered?

DF08 EKT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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