2008 Suzuki Swift GLX 5DR 1.5L Petrol · SO08 DXG
2008 Suzuki Swift GLX 5DR (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 95,451 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT GLX 5DR
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 DXG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2023
- 95,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 DXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Swift Glx 5Dr (SO08 DXG) between June 2011 and December 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
SO08 DXG Mileage History
- 24/06/201122,992 mi
- 21/06/201230,849 mi+7,857 mi
- 21/05/201338,097 mi+7,248 mi
- 16/06/201446,782 mi+8,685 mi
- 01/06/201553,606 mi+6,824 mi
- 01/06/201553,606 mi
- 14/06/201661,848 mi+8,242 mi
- 15/06/201771,102 mi+9,254 mi
- 05/06/201877,813 mi+6,711 mi
- 04/06/201983,132 mi+5,319 mi
- 08/06/201983,154 mi+22 mi
- 08/06/202188,604 mi+5,450 mi
- 10/06/202188,618 mi+14 mi
- 09/10/202292,378 mi+3,760 mi
- 13/12/202395,451 mi+3,073 mi
Average of roughly 5,810 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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