2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · SH08 YEL
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 68,362 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH08 YEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 68,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SH08 YEL Mileage History
- 17/04/202359,709 mi
- 25/06/202460,499 mi+790 mi
- 03/06/202562,903 mi+2,404 mi
- 16/06/202562,976 mi+73 mi
- 06/06/202668,362 mi+5,386 mi
Average of roughly 2,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH08 YEL 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 (SH08 YEL) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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