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YR08 YJG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,679 mi
Last recorded87,679 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YJG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,679 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,760 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,848 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,748 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,723 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,751 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn and split

Fail 13 Oct 2017 53,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,575 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 49,575 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,585 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 39,585 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,029 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 30,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,458 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 23,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,327 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 YJG registered?

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

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