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CP08 YDA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 YDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,371 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,953 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,989 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 90,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 87,452 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,383 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 10 Jan 2022 78,378 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,186 miles

Front both top mountings have slight play

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 66,186 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front both top mountings have slight play

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,048 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts corroded at top of shock tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strut top bush/bearing - worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bush - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes located on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides main trailing arm bush - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis at trail arm main bush mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded - especially at rearward shock and forward main bush mount areas

Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,716 miles

nearside front top strut mounting slightly worn

Fail 11 Jan 2019 49,716 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front top strut mounting slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,834 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers streaking, rear wiper torn, n/s rear brake binding

Fail 16 Jul 2013 23,536 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers streaking, rear wiper torn, n/s rear brake binding

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,930 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,886 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 14,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CP08 YDA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP08 YDA, 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 CP08 YDA registered?

CP08 YDA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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