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YX58 YCE

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,612 mi
Last recorded58,612 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 YCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 58,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 58,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,684 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/R (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 53,684 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/R (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,495 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 49,487 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S AND N/S FRONTS (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding O/S/R (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES.. NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,331 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,331 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

long park brake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 36,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,947 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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YX58 YCE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX58 YCE, 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 YX58 YCE registered?

YX58 YCE is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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