2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · SA58 FNR
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 121,785 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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SA58 FNR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2021
- 121,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA58 FNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (SA58 FNR) between October 2011 and October 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Exhaust system insecure mid section (6.1.2 (a))”.
SA58 FNR Mileage History
- 21/10/201137,711 mi
- 24/10/201249,526 mi+11,815 mi
- 02/08/201357,980 mi+8,454 mi
- 23/07/201470,762 mi+12,782 mi
- 23/07/201470,762 mi
- 13/07/201583,426 mi+12,664 mi
- 13/07/201583,426 mi
- 15/08/201689,450 mi+6,024 mi
- 16/08/201689,450 mi
- 15/08/201797,816 mi+8,366 mi
- 15/08/2018106,942 mi+9,126 mi
- 15/08/2018106,942 mi
- 02/08/2019115,459 mi+8,517 mi
- 17/10/2019115,465 mi+6 mi
- 16/10/2020119,396 mi+3,931 mi
- 23/10/2020119,421 mi+25 mi
- 22/10/2021121,785 mi+2,364 mi
Average of roughly 8,404 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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