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YT08 KXJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,559 mi
Last recorded134,559 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 134,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,119 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 114,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,510 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 95,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake travel comes up high

Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,898 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f door mirror cover trim missing

Fail 19 Jul 2017 83,898 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f door mirror cover trim missing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,185 miles

handbrake travel comes up quite high

n/s/f drop link top dust cover perished

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f drop link top dust cover perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,049 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 50,049 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,896 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 46,335 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,398 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,443 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,853 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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YT08 KXJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT08 KXJ, 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 YT08 KXJ registered?

YT08 KXJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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