2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · AV08 BFP
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 173,852 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV08 BFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2024
- 173,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV08 BFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (AV08 BFP) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above Rear Axle, Near Fuel Tank. Marked With Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen OSF Jets Misaligned (3.5 (a”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
AV08 BFP Mileage History
- 22/10/2021154,978 mi
- 15/10/2022161,083 mi+6,105 mi
- 07/10/2023167,600 mi+6,517 mi
- 07/10/2023167,600 mi
- 10/10/2024173,852 mi+6,252 mi
Average of roughly 6,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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