2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · PL57 VBY
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2008. Recorded mileage 129,942 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1328cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
PL57 VBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 129,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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PL57 VBY Mileage History
- 08/03/2024124,612 mi
- 14/03/2024124,615 mi+3 mi
- 07/03/2025126,952 mi+2,337 mi
- 05/03/2026129,931 mi+2,979 mi
- 21/07/2026129,942 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL57 VBY 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 (PL57 VBY) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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