2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · YF08 CHN
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 121,637 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF08 CHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 121,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 CHN 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 (YF08 CHN) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YF08 CHN Mileage History
- 13/06/2023106,535 mi
- 21/06/2023106,676 mi+141 mi
- 22/06/2024115,521 mi+8,845 mi
- 22/06/2024115,521 mi
- 11/06/2025121,637 mi+6,116 mi
Average of roughly 7,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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