2008 Suzuki Swift 1.6L Petrol · LR58 ULU
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 104,241 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR58 ULU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 104,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR58 ULU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (LR58 ULU) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LR58 ULU Mileage History
- 26/09/202296,871 mi
- 20/09/202399,425 mi+2,554 mi
- 21/09/202399,427 mi+2 mi
- 13/09/2024104,241 mi+4,814 mi
Average of roughly 3,750 miles per year across 4 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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