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YT08 KXV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,754 mi
Last recorded96,754 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 96,754 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2026 96,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,930 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 93,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,651 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,409 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,409 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,281 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 83,281 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,473 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,473 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 72,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,362 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,960 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 58,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,076 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,522 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 KXV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

YT08 KXV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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