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YF58 FAA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,858 mi
Last recorded95,858 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 FAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,858 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 95,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 98,247 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,247 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 90,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 87,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 83,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,509 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,913 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP

Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,802 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement OFFSIDE REAR (3.5.1k)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FRONT (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure DRIVERS FRONT (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP

Pass 28 Nov 2015 63,212 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,947 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 52,016 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,510 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,510 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,627 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 22,260 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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YF58 FAA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF58 FAA, 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 YF58 FAA registered?

YF58 FAA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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