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YH08 TSY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,234 mi
Last recorded46,234 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 TSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 44,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 42,683 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 42,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 41,062 miles

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,534 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 33,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,939 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 31,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 29,535 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 29,535 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,473 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 23,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,542 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,473 miles

nsr light lens cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,003 miles

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,490 miles

slight crack on n/s/r light unit glass

Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 9,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,617 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 TSY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YH08 TSY, 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 YH08 TSY registered?

YH08 TSY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YH08 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 TSY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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