2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · MM08 YJX
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 127,938 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM08 YJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 127,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 YJX 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 (MM08 YJX) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
MM08 YJX Mileage History
- 06/01/2023119,490 mi
- 06/01/2023119,490 mi
- 06/01/2024126,957 mi+7,467 mi
- 31/07/2025127,909 mi+952 mi
- 07/08/2025127,938 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 3,269 miles per year across 5 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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