Official DVLA Record

2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · SC08 OSX

SC08 OSX

2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 98,852 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI SWIFT
Year / Origin
2008 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 17/08/2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/05/2026)
Recorded Mileage
98,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/08/2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/05/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1490cc
Mechanical Assessment

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SC08 OSX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
  • 98,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SC08 OSX Mileage History

  1. 11/09/202394,954 mi
  2. 12/09/202394,954 mi
  3. 22/08/202497,765 mi+2,811 mi
  4. 30/08/202497,765 mi
  5. 19/08/202598,852 mi+1,087 mi

Average of roughly 2,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SC08 OSX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 22:38
MOT Analysis

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 (SC08 OSX) between September 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 August 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Steering (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in mid section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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