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DG08 ZLV

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 132,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount has play not excessive but will require replacing before becomes excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2024 123,972 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 102,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 90,387 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 90,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,093 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,986 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,030 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,124 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 62,084 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,798 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 58,798 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,249 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,548 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,548 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,520 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

will require o/s wiperblade shortly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,815 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 ZLV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

DG08 ZLV is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DG08 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 ZLV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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