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YT58 EKY

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 EKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 86,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,694 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

inner sills rear slight corrosion and front subframe corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,594 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 70,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 65,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,658 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,295 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,898 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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YT58 EKY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT58 EKY, 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 YT58 EKY registered?

YT58 EKY is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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