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YY08 WRD

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 WRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,586 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both strut tops have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing but not excessive (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake is close to having excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 8 Jan 2024 95,586 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both strut tops have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing but not excessive (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake is close to having excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake close to reserve

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,132 miles

Both offside front & Nearside rear seatbelts need assistance to retract, showing signs of wear.

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,400 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,396 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,328 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 59,327 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished & close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished & close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,893 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 46,893 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,827 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,552 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 WRD is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

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

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