2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · PY08 KLJ
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 79,871 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY08 KLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 79,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY08 KLJ 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 (PY08 KLJ) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
PY08 KLJ Mileage History
- 17/02/202372,453 mi
- 18/10/202374,831 mi+2,378 mi
- 18/10/202374,831 mi
- 16/10/202477,209 mi+2,378 mi
- 15/10/202579,871 mi+2,662 mi
Average of roughly 2,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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