2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · YB08 WXP
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 132,885 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB08 WXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 132,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB08 WXP 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 (YB08 WXP) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
YB08 WXP Mileage History
- 08/04/2023124,132 mi
- 06/04/2024128,083 mi+3,951 mi
- 02/04/2025131,367 mi+3,284 mi
- 18/03/2026132,870 mi+1,503 mi
- 24/03/2026132,885 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,957 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
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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