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YY08 TZS

2008 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,696 mi
Last recorded120,696 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 TZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 120,696 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 120,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 118,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has little or no reserve travel

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe run at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Fail 25 Aug 2021 116,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet at back of bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe run at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Pass 24 Aug 2020 114,684 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 114,674 miles

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

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,831 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,401 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,401 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,233 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,041 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 TZS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY08 TZS, 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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YY08 TZS is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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