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YL08 NWB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,835 mi
Last recorded43,835 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 43,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,369 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 43,369 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 43,310 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 41,859 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Water in offside rear light unit.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 41,784 miles

Advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2022 41,783 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack

Tyre obviously under inflated front and rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,603 miles

Nearside Front Top mounting slight play

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 41,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Top mounting slight play

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 37,369 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,573 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 35,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 32,880 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2016 32,880 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,112 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint seeping grease

Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,457 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre badly age cracking ( 6 years old )

Fail 4 Nov 2014 27,457 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre badly age cracking ( 6 years old )

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,311 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,476 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,476 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,381 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 20,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 NWB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

YL08 NWB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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