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YT58 ZKC

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,019 mi
Last recorded115,019 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 ZKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 115,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 107,591 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 107,588 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,466 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal travel and soft feel

no rear seats fitted

tyres 55 fitted to front 60 on rears

Fail 22 Jul 2023 103,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake pedal travel and soft feel

no rear seats fitted

tyres 55 fitted to front 60 on rears

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,113 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no rear seat fitted on test

tyres 55 fitted front 60 rears

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,088 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills - chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake travel. just passed performance with 17%

no rear seats fitted time of test

Fail 11 Aug 2021 94,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills - chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake travel. just passed performance with 17%

no rear seats fitted time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,140 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 91,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

o/s/f tyre valve cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc's worn & corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

o/s/f tyre valve cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,464 miles

1. Offside rear tyre becoming perished, not to cords at time of test. 2. Nearside rear tyre becoming perished.

3. Offside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1. Offside rear tyre becoming perished, not to cords at time of test. 2. Nearside rear tyre becoming perished.

3. Offside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,391 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

2. Slight binding on offside rear brake.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 59,257 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

2. Slight binding on offside rear brake.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,756 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,456 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,456 miles

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

Offside 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 2 Sep 2013 46,762 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,787 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 ZKC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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