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YT08 KYR

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,223 mi
Last recorded137,223 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 137,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 123,964 miles

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

Offside Front Inner edge cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

engine cover + under tray fitted

front wipers slightly blurry

Fail 30 Nov 2017 123,964 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Inner edge cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

engine cover + under tray fitted

front wipers slightly blurry

Fail 7 Nov 2017 123,955 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,330 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,546 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 109,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

accident damage o/s front

Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,998 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake hoses ferrals corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 87,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,024 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 KYR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT08 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

YT08 KYR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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