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YK08 XUJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,056 mi
Last recorded88,056 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 88,056 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 88,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,426 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage tyre

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 84,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 82,971 miles

uner seal under car all over

Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,167 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 78,167 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 74,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,128 miles

cut in o/s/r inner sidewall

general corrosion to underside

handbrake lever travel

o/s/f and both inner wheel rims buckled

Pass 31 Dec 2019 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 70,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,256 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre as slight cut on inner side wall

Fail 3 Oct 2017 53,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre as slight cut on inner side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,408 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,325 miles

BOTH front brake discs deteriorated/corroded on inner face

Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH front brake discs deteriorated/corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,206 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,081 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 XUJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

YK08 XUJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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