2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · EX08 DDN
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 109,985 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 DDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 109,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 DDN 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 (EX08 DDN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
EX08 DDN Mileage History
- 02/04/2024103,177 mi
- 02/04/2024103,177 mi
- 16/04/2025106,236 mi+3,059 mi
- 09/04/2026109,983 mi+3,747 mi
- 09/04/2026109,985 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,373 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: Average
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