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YX08 ZKM

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,883 mi
Last recorded40,883 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 40,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in OSF inner tie rod

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 39,864 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded on vehicle due to age (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers wiper starting to smear on screen

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF inner rack joint slight play in joint ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,798 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,359 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 35,991 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,574 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 34,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise. offside front lower arm starting to seperate

Pass 20 Jan 2020 33,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush parting but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,269 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,885 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 22,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,328 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,757 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 14,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 11,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,722 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 7,285 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 7,285 miles

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

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

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 ZKM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

YX08 ZKM is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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