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YP08 HJN

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,518 mi
Last recorded126,518 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 HJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 126,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 126,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,949 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2020 109,614 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 189,614 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2019 101,888 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Feb 2018 95,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,589 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2016 83,149 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 82,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,860 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,526 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 HJN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

YP08 HJN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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