2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · CA08 OGL
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 113,360 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 OGL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 113,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 OGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (CA08 OGL) between August 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides worn to cords (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
CA08 OGL Mileage History
- 01/08/201112,888 mi
- 28/09/201218,511 mi+5,623 mi
- 01/10/201329,416 mi+10,905 mi
- 03/10/201436,326 mi+6,910 mi
- 26/09/201544,503 mi+8,177 mi
- 10/10/201658,502 mi+13,999 mi
- 25/10/201762,845 mi+4,343 mi
- 24/10/201864,825 mi+1,980 mi
- 23/01/201964,964 mi+139 mi
- 24/01/201964,945 mi-19 mi
- 20/01/202082,713 mi+17,768 mi
- 21/01/202082,718 mi+5 mi
- 05/03/202188,659 mi+5,941 mi
- 27/04/202296,968 mi+8,309 mi
- 28/04/202296,968 mi
- 20/04/2023105,139 mi+8,171 mi
- 21/04/2023105,142 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/2024109,792 mi+4,650 mi
- 20/05/2024109,792 mi
- 13/05/2025111,348 mi+1,556 mi
- 13/05/2026113,360 mi+2,012 mi
- 13/05/2026113,360 mi
Average of roughly 6,797 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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