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YP08 ZBX

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,620 mi
Last recorded120,620 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ZBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 120,620 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 120,619 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 117,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH BECOMING UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH BECOMING UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY VERY LOW @16%.

Pass 14 May 2018 114,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 111,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 111,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,111 miles

park brake just met efficiency

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,111 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

park brake just met efficiency

Pass 21 May 2015 101,412 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,028 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 92,901 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 8 May 2013 78,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 78,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,577 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 42,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 42,978 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 ZBX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

YP08 ZBX is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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