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YY08 TZR

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,721 mi
Last recorded87,721 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 TZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 87,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake showing slight binding effect - evident when vehicle jacked and roadwheel rotated

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

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

Offside Rear brake showing slight binding effect - evident when vehicle jacked and roadwheel rotated

Pass 3 Dec 2024 85,880 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 85,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 83,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,031 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 76,471 miles

Front slight oil leak on oil filter

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 13 Dec 2021 76,447 miles

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

Front slight oil leak on oil filter

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,212 miles

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

Offside Front McPherson strut has slight movement within the upper bearing

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

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

Offside Rear brake showing slight binding effect when vehicle jacked and wheel rotated

Pass 4 Dec 2019 70,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel showing slight binding effect when jacked and rotated - remedial action advised - drum brake

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4m of remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear drum brake showing slight binding effect - remedial action advised

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,092 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,318 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 10% worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,022 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

Pass 14 Dec 2013 46,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs worn

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

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 TZR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 TZR registered?

YY08 TZR is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is YY08 TZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 TZR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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