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YK08 XVJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,860 mi
Last recorded131,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 122,628 miles

Hand Brake will soon need attention - reading 16%

Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,753 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 111,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 99,203 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only o/s n/s (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,087 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,878 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osf gear box seal leaking

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 XVJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

YK08 XVJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is YK08 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 XVJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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