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DG08 ZKN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,801 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,290 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,173 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,725 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,191 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 36,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,766 miles

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

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

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 ZKN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN registered?

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

Is DG08 ZKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 ZKN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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