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YL08 NXK

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,036 miles

Body panel slightly loose front bumper damaged [ tape repair ] (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe r\ rear axle and rear axle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,090 miles

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

Offside Front drop link slight play

light corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 14 Feb 2023 100,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 94,095 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 94,094 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,632 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,116 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 84,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,725 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 76,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,387 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,810 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,390 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,126 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,755 miles

front pads wearing thin

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 NXK is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YL08 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

YL08 NXK is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is YL08 NXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 NXK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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