2008 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · GV08 AXO
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 116,692 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 AXO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
- 116,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 AXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (GV08 AXO) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GV08 AXO Mileage History
- 01/10/2021110,151 mi
- 28/09/2022116,679 mi+6,528 mi
- 30/09/2022116,692 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 6,562 miles per year across 3 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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