2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · PK08 VGV
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 133,148 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PK08 VGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 133,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PK08 VGV Mileage History
- 10/07/2023114,170 mi
- 06/07/2024122,598 mi+8,428 mi
- 09/07/2025129,807 mi+7,209 mi
- 10/07/2025129,817 mi+10 mi
- 07/07/2026133,148 mi+3,331 mi
Average of roughly 6,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PK08 VGV 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 (PK08 VGV) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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