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YX08 YCA

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,419 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,416 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,160 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,966 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 63,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,501 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 48,056 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 48,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 38,741 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 29,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 17,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 12,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 10,044 miles

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

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 YCA is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX08 YCA registered?

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

Is YX08 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 YCA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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