2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · SE08 KYN
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 86,921 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE08 KYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 86,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE08 KYN 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 (SE08 KYN) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SE08 KYN Mileage History
- 22/11/202281,480 mi
- 24/11/202383,917 mi+2,437 mi
- 29/11/202383,918 mi+1 mi
- 25/11/202486,020 mi+2,102 mi
- 01/12/202586,921 mi+901 mi
Average of roughly 1,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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