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YS08 LGJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,532 mi
Last recorded81,532 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,532 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 81,340 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,336 miles

Exhaust condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Foot and handbrake cables sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,839 miles

205 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 76,839 miles

205 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,108 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 58,106 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,379 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,500 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YS08 LGJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS08 LGJ, 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 YS08 LGJ registered?

YS08 LGJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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