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DG08 PKZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,673 mi
Last recorded99,673 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,673 miles

general under body corrosion present

Fail 26 Jul 2023 99,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion present

Pass 23 Jul 2022 95,682 miles

O/SF N/S/R O/S/R WHEEL RIMS ARE BUCKLED ON INNER RIMS.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 95,682 miles

O/SF N/S/R O/S/R WHEEL RIMS ARE BUCKLED ON INNER RIMS.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 91,912 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

Nearside Front wheel has flat spots on inner rim.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel has flat spots on inner rim.

general under body corrosion present.

hand brake high

Fail 28 Jul 2021 91,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

Nearside Front wheel has flat spots on inner rim.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has flat spots on inner rim.

general under body corrosion present.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill has slight damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 28 Jul 2020 86,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush displaced partially (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill has slight damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,801 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,686 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,494 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both n/s & o/s (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 59,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush strut mount (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both n/s & o/s (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 52,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cut and tread splitting but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,136 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 47,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,682 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 32,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 32,061 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,812 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 22,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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DG08 PKZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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