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DG08 XZH

2008 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,341 mi
Last recorded49,341 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 49,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 26,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,831 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front + o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + slightly cracked / perished ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 24,342 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,884 miles

Nearside Front WISHBONE REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Possibly starting to fail slight roughness ?

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush coming adrift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 22,753 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush coming adrift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

right front wiper starting to skip on screen

Fail 21 Feb 2014 20,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,863 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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DG08 XZH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG08 XZH, 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 DG08 XZH registered?

DG08 XZH is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is DG08 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 XZH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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