MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn and split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn and split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR08 YJG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YR08 YJG, 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 YR08 YJG registered?
YR08 YJG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is YR08 YJG safe to buy?
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