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YR08 YJF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,980 mi
Last recorded109,980 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,980 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 104,883 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 101,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 101,066 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 101,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH SEPARATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 96,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 84,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,830 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 81,830 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,378 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 77,377 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,484 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,925 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,019 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,373 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,233 miles

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

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

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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YR08 YJF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR08 YJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 YJF registered?

YR08 YJF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YR08 YJF safe to buy?

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