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YF58 HCP

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 HCP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 114,010 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 114,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 104,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front McPherson strut slight misting of oil

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 2 Aug 2023 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front McPherson strut slight misting of oil

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 19 Jun 2023 92,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose ( marked with yellow chalk ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose ( marked with yellow chalk ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear most bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,445 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 71,445 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 68,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,901 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,823 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 52,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 46,792 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 46,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,439 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,834 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 HCP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black 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 YF58 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

YF58 HCP is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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