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YX08 YCB

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,412 mi
Last recorded33,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YCB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 33,412 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 33,412 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both front (7.1.2 (e))

Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail both front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2025 30,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 25,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 24,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 23,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,980 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 17,841 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 15,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,976 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 5,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 2,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 2,320 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 YCB is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

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

Is YX08 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 YCB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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