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YX08 OHJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 125,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2024 114,833 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,748 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 104,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front lower sill damage

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front wing panel damaged still secure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

handbrake lever require slight adjustment

Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,767 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front lower sill damage

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front wing panel damaged still secure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

handbrake lever require slight adjustment

Pass 26 Jun 2021 78,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 69,697 miles

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

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

slight wear in handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,077 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,705 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,698 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the outer side wall 205/40/17

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts to the inner side wall but no cords exposed 205/40/17

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre has deep cracks to the tread and side wall but no cords exposed 205/40/17

Offside Rear tyre has damage to the outer side wall 205/40/17

Offside Rear tyre has deep cuts to the inner side wall but no cords exposed 205/40/17

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,724 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the outer side wall 205/40/17

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts to the inner side wall but no cords exposed 205/40/17

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre has deep cracks to the tread and side wall but no cords exposed 205/40/17

Offside Rear tyre has damage to the outer side wall 205/40/17

Offside Rear tyre has deep cuts to the inner side wall but no cords exposed 205/40/17

Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,815 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,460 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 37,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,486 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,619 miles

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

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 OHJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

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

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