2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · YT08 VPF
2008 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 129,215 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YT08 VPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 129,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YT08 VPF Mileage History
- 06/10/2023123,364 mi
- 02/10/2024127,656 mi+4,292 mi
- 10/10/2024127,656 mi
- 23/02/2026129,215 mi+1,559 mi
- 24/02/2026129,215 mi
Average of roughly 2,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YT08 VPF 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 (YT08 VPF) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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