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YX08 NWB

2008 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,146 mi
Last recorded90,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 NWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front/rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,109 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front/rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,145 miles

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

General corrosion

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 68,359 miles

underbody general surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2021 61,557 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,131 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,160 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 45,670 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracking but not showing cords

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 45,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracking but not showing cords

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 41,549 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 41,549 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 23 Apr 2016 36,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,048 miles

all tyres lightly perished/cracked

light pipe corrosion

Pass 1 May 2014 28,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 26,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,936 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,676 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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YX08 NWB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX08 NWB, 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 YX08 NWB registered?

YX08 NWB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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