MOT Status
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65,398 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front suspension arm bolt loose.
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front suspension arm bolt loose.
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear brakes bind advise attension soon
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
rear axle beam rusty
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front antiroll links slight leak from gators
osf suspension strut top slight play
nsf lower suspension arm starting to come away
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
nsf lower suspension arm starting to come away
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to come away
rear tyres starting to split on tread
front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to come away
tyres cracking with age
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
both front inner brake disc surfaces corroded
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
both front inner brake disc surfaces corroded
front brake discs corroded on inside
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YP08 HJV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HJV, 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 HJV registered?
YP08 HJV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 April 2008.
Is YP08 HJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YP08 HJV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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