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AJ57 YPN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,089 mi
Last recorded157,089 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 157,089 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Jan 2022 157,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jan 2021 144,335 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 134,358 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2019 123,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 113,661 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 113,661 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 101,534 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 88,274 miles

Offside Rear Slight binding of Brake

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,713 miles

slight brake bind on o/s rear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,984 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 51,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,040 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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AJ57 YPN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ57 YPN, 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 AJ57 YPN registered?

AJ57 YPN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is AJ57 YPN safe to buy?

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