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YR58 UTZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,662 mi
Last recorded66,662 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 66,662 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel damaged under the radiator (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 66,662 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded the brake pipe that runs along the bulk head to the near side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel damaged under the radiator (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 54,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 50,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,323 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 42,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,201 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 38,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,592 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,112 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,039 miles

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

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 UTZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

YR58 UTZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 UTZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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