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YY08 TZW

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,444 mi
Last recorded80,444 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 TZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 80,444 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 76,690 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,679 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 68,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,358 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,067 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 62,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability strut top (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,606 miles

play in strut tops and front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Feb 2020 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in strut tops and front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,313 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,980 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 49,980 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake corroded (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,921 miles

Nearside Front strut top noisy

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,523 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,585 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 22 Jun 2013 38,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 38,363 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,357 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 31,357 miles

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YY08 TZW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

YY08 TZW is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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