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YY08 WRF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,674 mi
Last recorded100,674 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 100,662 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 100,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,436 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 93,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,032 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,299 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 83,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,746 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,853 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 69,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 61,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,021 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,790 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,183 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 WRF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

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

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