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DF08 ELH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,246 mi
Last recorded133,246 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 ELH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 133,246 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 111,066 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 111,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,632 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Movement on tolerance limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 87,576 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 87,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 84,316 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,727 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,422 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,602 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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DF08 ELH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 61,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF08 ELH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF08 ELH registered?

DF08 ELH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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