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YH08 XDB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,830 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 97,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,610 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check catch broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 89,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check catch broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 81,614 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside door check strap broken

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,749 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,297 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,562 miles

o/s door check strap broken

Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,562 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,488 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,620 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 42,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,521 miles

has items hanging from interior mirror

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 XDB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

YH08 XDB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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