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YP08 HJV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,398 mi
Last recorded65,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 HJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 65,398 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 65,394 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 56,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 56,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,786 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 55,786 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,076 miles

front antiroll links slight leak from gators

osf suspension strut top slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,460 miles

nsf lower suspension arm starting to come away

Fail 22 Jul 2021 54,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nsf lower suspension arm starting to come away

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,531 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 53,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,451 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 52,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,472 miles

lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to come away

rear tyres starting to split on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,428 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to come away

tyres cracking with age

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,250 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner brake disc surfaces corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,372 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,513 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,603 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 24,236 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,236 miles

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.

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 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.

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