2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · SW08 FVD
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 84,230 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 FVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 84,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW08 FVD Mileage History
- 06/12/202376,068 mi
- 21/12/202476,969 mi+901 mi
- 23/12/202476,969 mi
- 17/12/202584,230 mi+7,261 mi
- 17/12/202584,230 mi
Average of roughly 4,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 FVD 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 (SW08 FVD) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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