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YY08 WRV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,218 mi
Last recorded39,218 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 WRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 39,218 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 38,787 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount

Pass 17 Oct 2023 37,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,818 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 36,251 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 34,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 33,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,314 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 30,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has age related cracking on outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,665 miles

offside wiper starting to split

Fail 25 Apr 2014 26,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 3 May 2013 25,628 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,775 miles

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 WRV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

YY08 WRV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is YY08 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 WRV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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