2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · PL57 VCA
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 81,788 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PL57 VCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 81,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PL57 VCA Mileage History
- 22/08/202477,850 mi
- 27/08/202580,035 mi+2,185 mi
- 27/08/202580,035 mi
- 28/08/202681,782 mi+1,747 mi
- 01/09/202681,788 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL57 VCA 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 VCA) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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