2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · RJ58 FEU
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 100,479 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ58 FEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 100,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ58 FEU 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 (RJ58 FEU) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ58 FEU Mileage History
- 03/10/202495,520 mi
- 17/10/202598,689 mi+3,169 mi
- 20/10/202598,689 mi
- 28/09/2026100,479 mi+1,790 mi
- 29/09/2026100,479 mi
Average of roughly 2,494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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