2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · SB08 VZY
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 80,802 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB08 VZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/10/2024
- 80,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB08 VZY 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 (SB08 VZY) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
SB08 VZY Mileage History
- 12/09/202274,621 mi
- 15/09/202274,622 mi+1 mi
- 28/09/202377,161 mi+2,539 mi
- 02/10/202480,802 mi+3,641 mi
- 04/10/202480,802 mi
Average of roughly 2,997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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