2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · LO08 ONC
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 91,571 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 ONC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2024
- 91,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 ONC 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 (LO08 ONC) between December 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LO08 ONC Mileage History
- 22/12/202277,917 mi
- 22/12/202277,917 mi
- 28/07/202380,499 mi+2,582 mi
- 20/07/202491,373 mi+10,874 mi
- 25/07/202491,571 mi+198 mi
Average of roughly 8,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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