2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · FL08 TDX
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 78,392 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL08 TDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 78,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL08 TDX 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 (FL08 TDX) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL08 TDX Mileage History
- 29/07/202366,521 mi
- 02/04/202468,650 mi+2,129 mi
- 31/03/202573,697 mi+5,047 mi
- 31/03/202573,697 mi
- 28/03/202678,392 mi+4,695 mi
Average of roughly 4,456 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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