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2008 SUZUKI SWIFT
General Information
- Registration ST08CPU
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model SWIFT
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1298cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 May 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,710 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Also corrosion on ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S and O/S sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
19 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Also corrosion on ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S and O/S sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
26 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,876 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both front axle and rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
29 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,460 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake across both front axle and rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,456 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure Both rear hangers and front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,154 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
11 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,154 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,793 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust bracket detached at front pipe
25 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust bracket detached at front pipe
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,760 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes where plastic coating finishes (3.6.B.2c)
14 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes where plastic coating finishes (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,946 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2016 10 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,708 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015 10 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,803 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,604 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 10 Jun 20266 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,917 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ST08CPU was registered on 2008-04-18
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