2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · LP08 DMZ
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 108,295 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 DMZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 108,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 DMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (LP08 DMZ) between July 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LP08 DMZ Mileage History
- 21/07/201119,048 mi
- 20/07/201226,277 mi+7,229 mi
- 16/07/201333,859 mi+7,582 mi
- 16/07/201440,359 mi+6,500 mi
- 07/07/201545,248 mi+4,889 mi
- 19/07/201647,857 mi+2,609 mi
- 28/07/201750,574 mi+2,717 mi
- 25/07/201862,719 mi+12,145 mi
- 31/07/201975,418 mi+12,699 mi
- 01/08/201975,419 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/202181,430 mi+6,011 mi
- 16/01/202388,402 mi+6,972 mi
- 16/01/202388,402 mi
- 23/01/202491,839 mi+3,437 mi
- 28/05/2025100,873 mi+9,034 mi
- 28/05/2025100,873 mi
- 07/08/2026108,295 mi+7,422 mi
Average of roughly 5,931 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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