2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · SD58 NGG
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 57,297 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD58 NGG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
- 57,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD58 NGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (SD58 NGG) between August 2011 and February 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2024 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 (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
SD58 NGG Mileage History
- 19/08/201112,747 mi
- 19/08/201112,747 mi
- 02/02/201214,842 mi+2,095 mi
- 18/04/201320,223 mi+5,381 mi
- 19/03/201428,055 mi+7,832 mi
- 13/03/201544,455 mi+16,400 mi
- 19/02/201637,184 mi-7,271 mi
- 24/02/201637,184 mi
- 05/06/201837,211 mi+27 mi
- 05/06/201837,211 mi
- 05/06/201940,825 mi+3,614 mi
- 31/08/202043,753 mi+2,928 mi
- 02/09/202043,755 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/202146,756 mi+3,001 mi
- 12/11/202146,757 mi+1 mi
- 19/02/202348,127 mi+1,370 mi
- 30/01/202456,976 mi+8,849 mi
- 07/02/202457,297 mi+321 mi
Average of roughly 3,572 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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