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YY58 AVZ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,485 mi
Last recorded138,485 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 AVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 138,485 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 136,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to brake hose. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture twisted (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 136,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Jan 2022 120,552 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,598 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 110,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 105,449 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 101,350 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 93,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out off shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out off shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,449 miles

front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,066 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,064 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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YY58 AVZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY58 AVZ, 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 YY58 AVZ registered?

YY58 AVZ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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