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DA08 YOH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,231 mi
Last recorded100,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 YOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 100,231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

emission standards just met

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2025 100,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

emission standards just met

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 81,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 74,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os ns wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pads starting to wear

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe rusty on clips mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,708 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,693 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 63,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,946 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 58,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,992 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 53,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake stuck on (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,054 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 34,937 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 27 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,833 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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DA08 YOH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA08 YOH, 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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DA08 YOH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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