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AJ57 YPO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,484 mi
Last recorded90,484 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,484 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,832 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 86,832 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,695 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,445 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls and tread close to wear indicators

Fail 28 Mar 2018 57,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls and tread close to wear indicators

Pass 3 May 2017 54,100 miles

both rear tyres are worn

Fail 3 May 2017 54,100 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,331 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 50,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,611 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread surface

n/s front tyre tread getting low

Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Both rear tyres cracking on tread surface

n/s front tyre tread getting low

Pass 8 May 2014 40,212 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 40,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 30,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,180 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 24,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YPO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ57 YPO, 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 YPO registered?

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

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