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YT58 ELV

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 ELV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 129,515 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 129,511 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,575 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 124,571 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mtg corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 121,620 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mtg corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,440 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 118,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,196 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 114,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,050 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

corrosion setting in both rear inner sills

Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,050 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

corrosion setting in both rear inner sills

Pass 1 Jul 2017 109,868 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,399 miles

small cut in the offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

small cut in the offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,726 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,726 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 61,566 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 61,566 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,656 miles

Nearside rear wheel has bind (BORDERLINE)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,216 miles

offside rear tyre mishaped.

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 ELV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YT58 ELV, 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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YT58 ELV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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