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YY08 TZL

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 TZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 68,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,955 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 66,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,160 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,028 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,287 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 43,285 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides wiper blades U/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,278 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,178 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

Various brakepipes corroded.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 40,178 miles

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

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

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

Various brakepipes corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,454 miles

Nearside front lower arm inner bush split

Rear wiper torn

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 34,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres 3mm - Starting to crack

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

Offside rear tyre punctured three times - Not worth repairing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,669 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread, offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread( not worth repairing)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,167 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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YY08 TZL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY08 TZL, 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 YY08 TZL registered?

YY08 TZL is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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