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YR58 OFY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,748 mi
Last recorded60,748 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 60,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low advise recheck after suspension repairs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded at many points over vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area, persistant use of damaged wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,842 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 54,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 54,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,740 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 51,171 miles

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 May 2019 51,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2018 50,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,729 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,662 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 37,662 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,054 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 OFY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR58 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

YR58 OFY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is YR58 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 OFY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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