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AV08 YZL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,270 mi
Last recorded39,270 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 39,270 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle genially rusty

Pass 27 May 2025 38,427 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both front brake hoses are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes ends to brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components and rear axle are corroding

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 38,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both front brake hoses are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes ends to brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components and rear axle are corroding

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 37,340 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both front brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension components and rear beam axle are starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2023 35,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 35,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 34,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 32,592 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight fraying to edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,063 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 28,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2017 27,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 27,403 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 27,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 22,282 miles

REAR TYRES WORN TO 3MM

Pass 20 May 2014 18,992 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 May 2013 15,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 11,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,633 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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AV08 YZL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV08 YZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 YZL registered?

AV08 YZL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is AV08 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 YZL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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