2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · SA08 PRZ
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 121,141 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA08 PRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 121,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA08 PRZ 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 (SA08 PRZ) between February 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded lower pipe and 2x upper pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SA08 PRZ Mileage History
- 05/02/2025120,731 mi
- 14/02/2025120,746 mi+15 mi
- 04/03/2026121,045 mi+299 mi
- 13/05/2026121,141 mi+96 mi
- 14/05/2026121,141 mi
Average of roughly 323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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