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YL57 HDY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,580 mi
Last recorded83,580 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 HDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,848 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 79,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,486 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 75,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 65,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 59,390 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / cracking

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing / cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,642 miles

both rear tyres perrished and cracking in tread area

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,555 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 43,555 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,811 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HDY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HDY, 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 HDY?

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What year was YL57 HDY registered?

YL57 HDY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is YL57 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 HDY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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