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DG08 TFN

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,580 mi
Last recorded105,580 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 TFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,580 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 105,578 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake needs service/repair

Fail 1 Mar 2022 101,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake needs service/repair

Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,032 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,031 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 75,641 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 75,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 72,026 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both n/s wheels buckeled

osf bottom arm rear bush starting to split

osr tyre stepped

Fail 6 May 2017 72,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both n/s wheels buckeled

osf bottom arm rear bush starting to split

osr tyre stepped

Pass 10 May 2016 67,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,247 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,167 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 59,166 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 51,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 45,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,863 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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DG08 TFN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,324cc 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 DG08 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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