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YP08 HJG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,646 mi
Last recorded148,646 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 HJG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 148,646 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 12% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 135,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2018 135,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,722 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 122,722 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,201 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres inner an outer edges wearing smooth almost exposing cords

Fail 27 Jul 2016 109,201 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres inner an outer edges wearing smooth almost exposing cords

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 94,138 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,063 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heat shield on exhaust pipe rattles due to welds corrded an snapped

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,353 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,978 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 May 2012 42,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the shoulder which is not able to be repaired

Pass 27 May 2011 32,557 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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YP08 HJG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP08 HJG, 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 YP08 HJG registered?

YP08 HJG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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