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DF08 XBU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,442 mi
Last recorded109,442 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,442 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,297 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 91,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,492 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 85,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 83,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front and rear exhaust heatshields loose

oil level on minimum

Fail 25 May 2021 83,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front and rear exhaust heatshields loose

oil level on minimum

Pass 20 May 2020 73,841 miles

minor exhaust leak from centre section

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear to inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 May 2020 73,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

minor exhaust leak from centre section

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear to inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,916 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Jun 2019 66,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,414 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 58,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,039 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,763 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,475 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 XBU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

DF08 XBU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is DF08 XBU safe to buy?

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