2008 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · GL08 LUF
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 105,623 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 LUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
- 105,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 LUF 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 (GL08 LUF) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GL08 LUF Mileage History
- 29/09/2022100,563 mi
- 29/09/2022100,563 mi
- 25/09/2023103,030 mi+2,467 mi
- 30/09/2024105,616 mi+2,586 mi
- 02/10/2024105,623 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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