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YX08 YBZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,049 mi
Last recorded99,049 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 99,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 94,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,965 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust box snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box snapped unable to test diesel (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,234 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember starting to corrode

oil lamp on

tyre deteriorating slightly on outer wall

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,113 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil light on

Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,612 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,196 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil lamp on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,970 miles

o.s.f lower arm rear bush slightly wearing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,081 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,671 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,671 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ofside front steering arm has slight play at its fixings

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 YBZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

YX08 YBZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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