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YS57 VXM

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,417 mi
Last recorded44,417 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 VXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 44,417 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting missing (1of2) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor wiring routed incorrectly (4.11 (a) (i))

excessive foot brake pedal travel

Fail 18 Dec 2025 44,417 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting missing (1of2) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor wiring routed incorrectly (4.11 (a) (i))

excessive foot brake pedal travel

Pass 20 Dec 2024 43,971 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 43,971 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 43,210 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 42,857 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 42,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 41,699 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 41,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,141 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 41,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 38,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,821 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,938 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 32,934 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,160 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 23,737 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,383 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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YS57 VXM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXM, 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 YS57 VXM registered?

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

Is YS57 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 VXM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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