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DF57 YKS

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,328 mi
Last recorded59,328 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 YKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 59,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,253 miles

slight marks on bumper

vehicle been undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 55,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended driver buckle excessive movement (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,075 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 185/60/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres on 3mm

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2022 53,074 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front shocker tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 185/60/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres on 3mm

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,856 miles

slight surface rust under vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,440 miles

Front Slight play in both upper strut top mountings

Pass 14 May 2019 46,491 miles

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

Offside Front Strut top mount has slight free movement

Fail 14 May 2019 46,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Strut top mount has slight free movement

Pass 29 May 2018 43,642 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 40,917 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 40,917 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 38,219 miles

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

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

Offside front suspension arm rear bush coming awawy

Pass 21 May 2015 35,021 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 35,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 31,809 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,251 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 20,616 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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DF57 YKS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF57 YKS, 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 DF57 YKS registered?

DF57 YKS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is DF57 YKS safe to buy?

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