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YO08 PUF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,696 mi
Last recorded100,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO08 PUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 100,696 miles

brake pipe on rear axle corroded

rear axle and bushes corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 93,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,982 miles

o/s front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,805 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front coil springs rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,787 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding 2x rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front coil springs rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,503 miles

brake pipes

front coil springs corroded

inner sills at rear

slight play in o/s ball joint

Fail 4 Jun 2022 80,480 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes

front coil springs corroded

inner sills at rear

slight play in o/s ball joint

Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,315 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 77,266 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,441 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

hand brake travel

Pass 23 May 2019 69,671 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,253 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 56,885 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,067 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,930 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 15,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,680 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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YO08 PUF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YO08 PUF, 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 YO08 PUF registered?

YO08 PUF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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