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YX08 YCD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,961 miles

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

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

coolant level low

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,627 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 42,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake binding both sides, brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 39,135 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,467 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm on outer tread

Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,467 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm on outer tread

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,903 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 17,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,912 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,575 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,624 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 YCD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

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

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