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YX08 OGU

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,249 mi
Last recorded120,249 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 120,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted X4 inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 120,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted X4 inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,254 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 104,156 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 104,156 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 103,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,831 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 98,767 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,898 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,862 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,282 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,053 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 63,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,079 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,529 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,632 miles

Both sides front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,753 miles

slight corrosionto fromt disc;s

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 OGU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX08 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

YX08 OGU is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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