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YR58 GKA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,264 mi
Last recorded77,264 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 GKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,264 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 77,264 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,393 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 74,393 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,386 miles

Offside Front McPherson strut upper attachment has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,738 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 64,738 miles

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

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,977 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,723 miles

both front wipers blades wearing.

both rear tyres cracking

sweat water stains bottom of radiator

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding, when turning road wheel by hand.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 45,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers blades wearing.

both rear tyres cracking

sweat water stains bottom of radiator

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding, when turning road wheel by hand.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,772 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 1 Oct 2015 37,772 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,114 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,954 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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YR58 GKA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR58 GKA, 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 YR58 GKA registered?

YR58 GKA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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