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YR08 YKM

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,116 mi
Last recorded128,116 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 128,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre 19 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 122,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,232 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 111,512 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2022 111,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 104,724 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 99,596 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 99,574 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 95,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 90,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,064 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,918 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2014 58,081 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2013 50,351 miles

inbalance rear brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,366 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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YR08 YKM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKM, 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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YR08 YKM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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