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YX08 ZHT

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,157 miles

Large scratch to drivers side of front windscreen,

Fail 30 Jan 2020 87,157 miles

Large scratch to drivers side of front windscreen,

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,810 miles

Brake pedal feels intermittently spongey .

Nearside Front Top shock absorber mounting bearing worn.

Rear end of main brake pipes corroded.

Underside corroded around rear axle mounting area.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal feels intermittently spongey .

Nearside Front Top shock absorber mounting bearing worn.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear end of main brake pipes corroded.

Underside corroded around rear axle mounting area.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,296 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 72,011 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,267 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,546 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,751 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 54,719 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,686 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,933 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,070 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 23,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZHT is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

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

Is YX08 ZHT safe to buy?

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