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YS57 VXG

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,357 mi
Last recorded112,357 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 VXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 112,356 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal goes to floor. (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,408 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 101,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,071 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 93,065 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,125 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,119 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,753 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,753 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,116 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,040 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,374 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,831 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,012 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 28,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YS57 VXG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YS57 VXG, 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 YS57 VXG registered?

YS57 VXG is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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