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YS08 FOJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,661 mi
Last recorded59,661 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 59,661 miles

Clutch is very high

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,354 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 41,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 34,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 29,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 25,163 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 19,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,245 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 16,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,125 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 9,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 7,694 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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YS08 FOJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS08 FOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS08 FOJ registered?

YS08 FOJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is YS08 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 FOJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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