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YK08 LJV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,342 mi
Last recorded84,342 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,342 miles

Nearside Front strut top play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 84,341 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 79,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 73,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2024 73,188 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play excessive free play and pedal drift (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 67,387 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,321 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 61,317 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,158 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 52,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 31,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,570 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,170 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,285 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,811 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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YK08 LJV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YK08 LJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 LJV registered?

YK08 LJV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YK08 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 LJV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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