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YR08 YKO

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,869 mi
Last recorded106,869 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,869 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 98,684 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 98,684 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 90,775 miles

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 82,664 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexys both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 82,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened front shock top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexys both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front brake peddle long

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 71,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,901 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 69,901 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 63,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 63,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 57,727 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 57,727 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 53,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 97,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 48,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 41,055 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 41,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,482 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,544 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 YKO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

YR08 YKO is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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