2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · SH08 ACU
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 90,765 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 ACU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 90,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift (SH08 ACU) between April 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH08 ACU Mileage History
- 06/04/2011177,780 mi
- 04/04/201223,710 mi-154,070 mi
- 25/03/201329,338 mi+5,628 mi
- 27/03/201329,393 mi+55 mi
- 19/03/201434,630 mi+5,237 mi
- 18/03/201539,893 mi+5,263 mi
- 22/03/201645,016 mi+5,123 mi
- 29/03/201750,456 mi+5,440 mi
- 12/04/201854,783 mi+4,327 mi
- 09/04/201955,341 mi+558 mi
- 23/03/202056,073 mi+732 mi
- 08/06/202056,123 mi+50 mi
- 19/06/202157,010 mi+887 mi
- 15/06/202262,888 mi+5,878 mi
- 14/06/202369,284 mi+6,396 mi
- 01/08/202475,297 mi+6,013 mi
- 02/08/202475,299 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/202582,285 mi+6,986 mi
- 28/07/202582,285 mi
- 17/07/202690,756 mi+8,471 mi
- 21/07/202690,765 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly -5,690 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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