2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · LR08 EYF
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 93,799 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LR08 EYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 93,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 EYF 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 (LR08 EYF) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
LR08 EYF Mileage History
- 14/06/202385,176 mi
- 15/06/202385,176 mi
- 23/07/202490,580 mi+5,404 mi
- 19/07/202593,765 mi+3,185 mi
- 15/10/202593,799 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 3,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LR08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LR08EYF.
AUDI
A6
KIA
SPORTAGE
CITROEN
C1
CITROEN
DISPATCH
CITROEN
C1
CITROEN
C3
CITROEN
XSARA
CITROEN
C3
CITROEN
C1
CITROEN
C1
CITROEN
C3
CITROEN
C-CROSSER
SUZUKI SWIFT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.