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YL08 NBN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,015 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 92,013 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn and offside front excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements and offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and offside rear (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,011 miles

Body has slight damage all round

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,342 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,705 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2015 47,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,183 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 29,010 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn

o/s/f mirror cracked

transmission oil leak

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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YL08 NBN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL08 NBN, 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 YL08 NBN registered?

YL08 NBN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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