2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · TY02 BOY
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 77,139 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TY02 BOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 77,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TY02 BOY 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 (TY02 BOY) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TY02 BOY Mileage History
- 18/01/202368,965 mi
- 19/01/202368,970 mi+5 mi
- 08/01/202470,568 mi+1,598 mi
- 09/01/202573,002 mi+2,434 mi
- 19/01/202677,139 mi+4,137 mi
Average of roughly 2,721 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: Good
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