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YL57 GRU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,767 mi
Last recorded96,767 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 GRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 96,767 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,011 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,500 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,200 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,351 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,151 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YL57 GRU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YL57 GRU, 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

How do I check the history of YL57 GRU?

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What year was YL57 GRU registered?

YL57 GRU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is YL57 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 GRU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL57 GRU have outstanding finance?

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