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AV08 YZO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,039 mi
Last recorded93,039 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YZO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,022 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,994 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,391 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 75,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,043 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,891 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,891 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 39,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 14 Feb 2012 25,410 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,971 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 YZO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YZO, 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 AV08 YZO registered?

AV08 YZO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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