2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · CA08 OGM
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 140,193 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 OGM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 140,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 OGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (CA08 OGM) between May 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
CA08 OGM Mileage History
- 24/05/201143,156 mi
- 24/05/201143,156 mi
- 23/05/201257,743 mi+14,587 mi
- 23/05/201257,743 mi
- 21/08/201370,074 mi+12,331 mi
- 20/08/201477,494 mi+7,420 mi
- 20/08/201585,725 mi+8,231 mi
- 19/08/201692,942 mi+7,217 mi
- 19/08/201692,942 mi
- 18/08/2017104,050 mi+11,108 mi
- 18/08/2017104,050 mi
- 20/08/2018114,375 mi+10,325 mi
- 21/08/2018114,375 mi
- 12/08/2019117,410 mi+3,035 mi
- 17/08/2020122,268 mi+4,858 mi
- 05/08/2021126,393 mi+4,125 mi
- 16/08/2022130,884 mi+4,491 mi
- 15/08/2023132,206 mi+1,322 mi
- 05/08/2024134,168 mi+1,962 mi
- 15/08/2025136,108 mi+1,940 mi
- 20/08/2025136,149 mi+41 mi
- 28/08/2026140,133 mi+3,984 mi
- 09/09/2026140,189 mi+56 mi
- 10/09/2026140,193 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,342 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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