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YX08 ZJN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,597 mi
Last recorded86,597 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2025 86,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced plus radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front body cross member corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake performance low

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,507 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cover sills fitted restricting inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2023 79,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cover sills fitted restricting inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,255 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,254 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,996 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 63,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,838 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 49,762 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,760 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,151 miles

Near side washer poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs scored

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

rear discs scored

vehicle front end damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2012 26,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs scored

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

rear discs scored

vehicle front end damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,084 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 ZJN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YX08 ZJN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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