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DG08 XZE

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,190 mi
Last recorded46,190 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,628 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres splitting and perishing

nearside rear seatbelt not checked childseat fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 41,618 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres splitting and perishing

nearside rear seatbelt not checked childseat fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,811 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 37,794 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,918 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 33,915 miles

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 2 Apr 2013 29,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,151 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 13,926 miles

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

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 XZE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XZE, 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 DG08 XZE registered?

DG08 XZE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is DG08 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 XZE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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