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DG08 ZMX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,489 mi
Last recorded85,489 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 85,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush has detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is partially detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,862 miles

Both Front top mounts have slight play but not excessive

Offside Front Shocker Has Misting of oil

Osr Tyre Close to legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2020 62,862 miles

Both Front top mounts have slight play but not excessive

Offside Front Shocker Has Misting of oil

Osr Tyre Close to legal limit

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,279 miles

Rear fuel line corroded (spill off Pipe)

Fail 20 Mar 2019 59,278 miles

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

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

Rear fuel line corroded (spill off Pipe)

Pass 3 Mar 2018 56,572 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front lower wishbone (rear bush) showing deterioration

Fail 14 Mar 2017 53,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front lower wishbone (rear bush) showing deterioration

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,118 miles

brakes linings to be checked all round.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,837 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,792 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,281 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 ZMX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

DG08 ZMX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DG08 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 ZMX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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