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BL08 YBY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,140 mi
Last recorded99,140 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 YBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 99,140 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 99,136 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,474 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 92,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,304 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,505 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 73,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,317 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion around rear sub frame body mounts

Fail 6 Oct 2020 71,316 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion around rear sub frame body mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 64,589 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 64,589 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working x 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,330 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 61,330 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,108 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,336 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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BL08 YBY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BL08 YBY, 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 BL08 YBY registered?

BL08 YBY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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