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AY58 WJL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,623 mi
Last recorded91,623 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 WJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,623 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 91,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,580 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 79,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,123 miles

Nearside Front Lift in top mount

Fail 17 Jul 2020 69,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lift in top mount

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,268 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,023 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 52,021 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,613 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 36,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,363 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTY SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,724 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN TO 2MM

FRONT PADS LOW 1000 ??

Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,953 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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AY58 WJL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AY58 WJL, 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 AY58 WJL registered?

AY58 WJL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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