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2008 SUZUKI SWIFT
General Information
- Registration SW08HFU
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model SWIFT
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1490cc
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- Expires 23 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,647 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,647 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,653 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,091 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear exhaust section has a slight gas leak
20 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust section has a slight gas leak
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,512 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,078 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022 13 Jun 202622 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,173 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020 13 Jun 202610 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,087 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019 13 Jun 202617 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,663 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018 13 Jun 202621 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,302 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017 13 Jun 202621 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,518 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016 13 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,965 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015 13 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,601 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2014 13 Jun 202626 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,301 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013 13 Jun 202627 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,505 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08HFU was registered on 2008-07-14
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