2008 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · GU08 CAO
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 86,589 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU08 CAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 86,589 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.
GU08 CAO 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 (GU08 CAO) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GU08 CAO Mileage History
- 06/02/202485,129 mi
- 04/02/202585,283 mi+154 mi
- 04/02/202585,283 mi
- 13/02/202686,589 mi+1,306 mi
- 13/02/202686,589 mi
Average of roughly 722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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