2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · AO58 LCV
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 178,819 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO58 LCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2026
- 178,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO58 LCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (AO58 LCV) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AO58 LCV Mileage History
- 13/07/2023152,677 mi
- 13/07/2024158,622 mi+5,945 mi
- 21/07/2025167,895 mi+9,273 mi
- 23/07/2025167,901 mi+6 mi
- 06/09/2026178,819 mi+10,918 mi
Average of roughly 8,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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