Suzuki Swift
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,328 cc
C8 GBMMOT history
C8 GBM is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,254 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 84,254 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 GBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Swift
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,328 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 GBM was last recorded at 84,254 miles on 26 May 2026, 4,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,945 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,309 miles
- Average per year
- 4,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,254 miles
- 2025 – 79,945 miles
- 2024 – 76,213 miles
- 2023 – 73,846 miles
- 2022 – 71,517 miles
- 2021 – 67,552 miles
- 2020 – 64,541 miles
- 2019 – 58,931 miles
- 2018 – 51,598 miles
- 2017 – 42,991 miles
- 2016 – 34,221 miles
- 2015 – 26,942 miles
- 2014 – 25,476 miles
- 2013 – 23,606 miles
- 2012 – 21,986 miles
- 2011 – 18,700 miles
- 2010 – 15,100 miles
- 2009 – 11,512 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,254 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,254 miles (+4,309)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 84,254 miles
- Test number
- 234847155993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,945 miles (+3,732)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 79,945 miles
- Test number
- 192019540151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,213 miles (+2,367)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 76,213 miles
- Test number
- 282067727797
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust filler pipe corroded
Pass73,846 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 73,846 miles
- Test number
- 931286067129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,800 miles (+2,283)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,800 miles
- Test number
- 813194563204
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass71,517 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 71,517 miles
- Test number
- 703658973529
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail71,517 miles (+3,965)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,517 miles
- Test number
- 126659944309
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass67,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 67,552 miles
- Test number
- 308986942100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,552 miles (+3,011)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,552 miles
- Test number
- 532799985557
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,541 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 64,541 miles
- Test number
- 403166388465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail64,533 miles (+5,602)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,533 miles
- Test number
- 997607164397
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,931 miles (+7,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2020
- Odometer
- 58,931 miles
- Test number
- 723661346206
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,598 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 51,598 miles
- Test number
- 515376411845
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail51,598 miles (+8,607)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,598 miles
- Test number
- 931651125773
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass42,991 miles (+8,770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 42,991 miles
- Test number
- 659040832135
- AdvisoryFront both front suspension arms rear most bushes debonding on limit/rear brake pipes on beam axel corroded
- AdvisoryOff side rear shocker damp on limit
Pass34,221 miles (+7,279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 34,221 miles
- Test number
- 375597057633
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERSIHED
- AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD AND BADLY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER
Pass26,942 miles (+1,466)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 26,942 miles
- Test number
- 265739625476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,476 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 25,476 miles
- Test number
- 147645034163
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass23,606 miles (+1,620)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 23,606 miles
- Test number
- 569278223118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,986 miles (+3,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 21,986 miles
- Test number
- 599722822183
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass18,700 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 18,700 miles
- Test number
- 506087321194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,700 miles (+3,600)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,700 miles
- Test number
- 396617921116
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,100 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 15,100 miles
- Test number
- 553819530128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail15,100 miles (+3,588)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,100 miles
- Test number
- 204499430436
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass11,512 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 11,512 miles
- Test number
- 571579339137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about C8 GBM
- Does C8 GBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GBM is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 GBM?
- The MOT on C8 GBM is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 GBM done?
- C8 GBM was recorded at 84,254 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
- Has C8 GBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 GBM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on C8 GBM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 GBM find?
- C8 GBM passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.
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