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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,586 cc

C8 MBJMOT history

C8 MBJ is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 26 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

C8 MBJ silver Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,816 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MBJ was last recorded at 112,816 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,778 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
6,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,816 miles
  • 2025 – 112,778 miles
  • 2024 – 103,374 miles
  • 2023 – 96,423 miles
  • 2022 – 89,513 miles
  • 2021 – 83,980 miles
  • 2020 – 69,869 miles
  • 2019 – 61,643 miles
  • 2018 – 51,223 miles
  • 2017 – 46,408 miles
  • 2016 – 40,808 miles
  • 2015 – 35,390 miles
  • 2014 – 30,016 miles
  • 2013 – 26,493 miles
  • 2012 – 24,107 miles
  • 2011 – 15,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,816 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,816 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,816 miles
    Test number
    244919141575
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail112,778 miles (+9,404)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,778 miles
    Test number
    719245896694
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,374 miles (+6,951)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,374 miles
    Test number
    393925153758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper security
  4. Pass96,423 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    910832161032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,513 miles (+5,533)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,513 miles
    Test number
    783522985924
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass83,980 miles (+14,111)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    759745489729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,869 miles (+8,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,869 miles
    Test number
    951907168815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,643 miles (+71)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    342390651788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail61,572 miles (+10,349)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,572 miles
    Test number
    292473804135
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass51,223 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,223 miles
    Test number
    571754572272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,408 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    214611307261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,808 miles (+5,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,808 miles
    Test number
    349233969248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass35,390 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,390 miles
    Test number
    370107307545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,016 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,016 miles
    Test number
    909910604389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,493 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    637601103386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,015 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,015 miles
    Test number
    119215403170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,107 miles (+8,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,107 miles
    Test number
    788696312141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass15,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,417 miles
    Test number
    479703611190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 MBJ

Does C8 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MBJ is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 MBJ?
The MOT on C8 MBJ is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 MBJ done?
C8 MBJ was recorded at 112,816 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 6,532 miles a year.
Has C8 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MBJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 MBJ 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 MBJ find?
C8 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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