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DG58 VNV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,188 mi
Last recorded66,188 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2019 66,188 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both mirror glass damaged

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,128 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear flange. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,463 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel binding.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel binding.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,067 miles

Front wipers worn

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 47,067 miles

Front wipers worn

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,094 miles

Coolant level low

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2015 41,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant level low

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Washer bottle leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 34,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 34,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear tyre split

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,781 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,143 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 20,143 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,585 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 VNV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG58 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

DG58 VNV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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