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Suzuki Swift

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LB08 NLNMOT history

LB08 NLN is a blue petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,992 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 NLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 NLN was last recorded at 149,992 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,949 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
7,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,992 miles
  • 2025 – 147,105 miles
  • 2024 – 145,415 miles
  • 2023 – 136,569 miles
  • 2022 – 126,941 miles
  • 2021 – 117,801 miles
  • 2019 – 111,232 miles
  • 2018 – 103,481 miles
  • 2017 – 98,111 miles
  • 2016 – 90,420 miles
  • 2015 – 85,004 miles
  • 2014 – 74,756 miles
  • 2013 – 59,643 miles
  • 2012 – 53,749 miles
  • 2011 – 42,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,992 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear both rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,992 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,992 miles
    Test number
    100435495197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail149,949 miles (+2,844)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,949 miles
    Test number
    270906846264
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass147,105 miles (+1,690)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,105 miles
    Test number
    620796717964
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,415 miles (+485)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,415 miles
    Test number
    925981648930
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,930 miles (+8,361)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,930 miles
    Test number
    222469505124
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,569 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,569 miles
    Test number
    938264512233
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail136,569 miles (+9,628)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,569 miles
    Test number
    514491170796
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass126,941 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,941 miles
    Test number
    675421884357
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail126,920 miles (+9,119)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,920 miles
    Test number
    188509217328
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass117,801 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    203813490202
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail117,801 miles (+6,569)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    783469721357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,232 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,232 miles
    Test number
    690658561002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,481 miles
    Test number
    280074527238
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyre perished

  14. Fail103,481 miles (+5,370)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,481 miles
    Test number
    691009877094
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyre perished

  15. Pass98,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    374044366917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail98,111 miles (+7,691)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    888369975371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass90,420 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,420 miles
    Test number
    293553134878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,004 miles (+10,248)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,004 miles
    Test number
    736731835142
    • NoteDamage to front bumper
    • NoteSlight brake bind

  19. Pass74,756 miles (+163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    948063834168
    • NoteNear side front tyre bald on edge close to legal limit

  20. Fail74,593 miles (+14,950)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,593 miles
    Test number
    755788824129
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre bald on edge close to legal limit

  21. Pass59,643 miles (+202)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,643 miles
    Test number
    978195363171
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall no cords showing

  22. Fail59,441 miles (+5,692)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,441 miles
    Test number
    228182163119
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall no cords showing

  23. Pass53,749 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,749 miles
    Test number
    959044062142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in sidewall of both nearside tyres

  24. Fail53,749 miles (+10,814)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,749 miles
    Test number
    987174962151
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in sidewall of both nearside tyres

  25. Pass42,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,935 miles
    Test number
    286790661441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,935 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,935 miles
    Test number
    397770861181
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB08 NLN

Does LB08 NLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 NLN is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 NLN?
The MOT on LB08 NLN is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 NLN done?
LB08 NLN was recorded at 149,992 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,089 miles a year.
Has LB08 NLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 NLN has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 NLN 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 LB08 NLN find?
LB08 NLN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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