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DG58 FLZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,268 mi
Last recorded161,268 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 FLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 161,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 161,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 149,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 149,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 139,204 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 116,186 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 116,186 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 91,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush started to seperate (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split but do clear screen

Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,205 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,811 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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DG58 FLZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG58 FLZ, 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 DG58 FLZ registered?

DG58 FLZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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