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YN08 VEA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,199 mi
Last recorded66,199 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 VEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,267 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms ….. rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam …. both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper … split

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,669 miles

Custom repair made to rear exhaust system - remains secure with no gas leak

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 37,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 23,030 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 23,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,379 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 12,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,107 miles

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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YN08 VEA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YN08 VEA, 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 YN08 VEA registered?

YN08 VEA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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