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YS08 ZSJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ZSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres date of manufacture over 10 years old

Pass 12 Jul 2024 111,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,669 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding from front to rear

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both front shocker top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes corroding from front to rear ()

Handbrake has excessive travel

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

Slight play in steering rack and joints

Fail 12 Feb 2022 107,650 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))

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding from front to rear

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both front shocker top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes corroding from front to rear ()

Fuel filler neck corroding from top to bottom

Handbrake has excessive travel

Slight play in steering rack and joints

Pass 12 Feb 2021 102,611 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

rear axle bushes starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

underfloor chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2019 94,024 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering joints

underfloor chassis starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,693 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel line corroded prior to rear union. ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,522 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 68,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 60,497 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 60,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,417 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,904 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 32,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,232 miles

Off side front tyre rubber starting to crack

Off side rear tyre rubber starting to crack

front num berplate slightly cracked

near side rear tyre rubber starting to crack

Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,786 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 ZSJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

YS08 ZSJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 August 2008.

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