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YR58 RSU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,995 mi
Last recorded112,995 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 RSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 112,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 112,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,103 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,150 miles

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

Slight play in offside front suspension topmount

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,267 miles

Slight play in offside front suspension topmount

Fail 14 Sep 2020 90,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside front suspension topmount

Pass 14 Sep 2019 80,810 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 80,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,577 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight brake drag

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,577 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight brake drag

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 45,692 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 36,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,545 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,381 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 RSU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

YR58 RSU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 RSU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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