2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · ST57 VHK
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 80,765 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST57 VHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/01/2026
- 80,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST57 VHK 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 (ST57 VHK) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
ST57 VHK Mileage History
- 09/05/202368,664 mi
- 03/02/202469,785 mi+1,121 mi
- 23/01/202573,159 mi+3,374 mi
- 23/01/202573,167 mi+8 mi
- 21/01/202680,765 mi+7,598 mi
Average of roughly 4,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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