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YH08 TKA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,297 mi
Last recorded110,297 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 TKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 110,297 miles

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damaged off clips (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner suspension turret corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

manufacturers sill covers attached obscuring full sill inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2025 110,287 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to N/S/R wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open from inside and outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open from inside and outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 x 60 x 15 ..tyre badly cracked to ply inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damaged off clips (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner suspension turret corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO CHECK ALL REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO DOORS UNABLE TO OPEN

both headlights opaque deteriorated ADVISE POLISHING LENS

exhaust system corroded

manufacturers sill covers attached obscuring full sill inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2024 108,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight lift in top strut bush

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

slight deterioration on both headlights

Pass 15 Jun 2023 105,586 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 105,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 98,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,764 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 96,764 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 94,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

parking brake has reduced reserve travel . adjustment required

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,475 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 66,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,762 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 56,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 46,068 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 46,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,780 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has small cracks on tread area

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,634 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 27,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,918 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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YH08 TKA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH08 TKA, 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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YH08 TKA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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