2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · R18 HKE
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 26,053 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R18 HKE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2022
- 26,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R18 HKE MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (R18 HKE) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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