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YX08 ZKN

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,224 mi
Last recorded89,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 89,224 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 88,886 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excessive Pedal Travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Arm Bent At Ball Joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel Arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 77,266 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 77,262 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,231 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,231 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 72,214 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,323 miles

Front brake discs are very corroded

Movement in the front offside suspension top mount

Fail 16 Nov 2017 67,323 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs are very corroded

Movement in the front offside suspension top mount

Fail 7 Jun 2017 62,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,703 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody corrosion

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,703 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody corrosion

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,348 miles

both rear chassie legs corroding recomend underseal be done

Fail 14 Aug 2015 48,348 miles

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

both rear chassie legs corroding recomend underseal be done

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,900 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,194 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 24,511 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)

Pass 2 May 2012 24,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,798 miles

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

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 ZKN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZKN, 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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YX08 ZKN is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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