MOT Status
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154,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Long handbrake travel
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting points both sides and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion to some areas under vehicle
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Axle fractured Torsion bar (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low but has raised edges? and rubber cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear puncher will repair
front brake pads low and discs worn
handbrake travel high
rear chassis rusty by axle mountings
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. been reset (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low but has raised edges? and rubber cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear puncher will repair
front brake pads low and discs worn
handbrake travel high
rear chassis rusty by axle mountings
abit of play in rack arm offside
handbrake travel high
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
abit of play in rack arm offside
handbrake travel high
both front lower arm bushes (rears) split
exhaust front pipe heat shield slightly loose/rattles
hand brake efforts low
hand brake travel high, close to/on limit
n/s/f tyre getting low outer edge
rear wiper blade split
slight play o/s steering rack arm
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front lower arm bushes (rears) split
exhaust front pipe heat shield slightly loose/rattles
hand brake efforts low
hand brake travel high, close to/on limit
n/s/f tyre getting low outer edge
rear wiper blade split
slight play o/s steering rack arm
coolant level between min and max
very slight play o/s steering rack arm
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
coolant level between min and max
very slight play o/s steering rack arm
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
cut in offside rear tyre sidewall -not exposing ply or cords
outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
cut in offside rear tyre sidewall -not exposing ply or cords
outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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DG08 HCU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White 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 DG08 HCU, 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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DG08 HCU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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