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DE08 YZW

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,956 mi
Last recorded128,956 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,956 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

handbrake lever play

Fail 5 Apr 2025 128,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

handbrake lever play

Pass 16 Apr 2024 113,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 108,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 101,363 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Fail 13 May 2022 101,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17 84W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 96,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 96,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,979 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 91,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 83,910 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 83,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 74,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2017 67,872 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 60,575 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 54,447 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 46,610 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 39,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 32,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,350 miles

advise slight wear in front offside lower suspension arm bush.

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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DE08 YZW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc 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 DE08 YZW, 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 DE08 YZW registered?

DE08 YZW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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