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YH08 XZD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,064 mi
Last recorded175,064 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XZD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 175,064 miles

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

corrosion in progress

Pass 8 Oct 2022 162,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 147,393 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 147,371 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 131,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 131,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 118,579 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 118,546 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 114,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 114,506 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 103,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,631 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,550 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,458 miles

Both front wipers split

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,656 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2012 67,370 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2011 54,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XZD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc 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 YH08 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

YH08 XZD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 XZD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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