2008 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · WV08 DYY
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 35,684 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV08 DYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 35,684 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.
WV08 DYY 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 (WV08 DYY) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WV08 DYY Mileage History
- 28/11/202233,296 mi
- 02/12/202233,299 mi+3 mi
- 25/11/202333,681 mi+382 mi
- 06/12/202434,582 mi+901 mi
- 12/12/202535,684 mi+1,102 mi
Average of roughly 786 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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