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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,586 cc

LB08 NLXMOT history

LB08 NLX is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
119,196 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 NLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 NLX was last recorded at 119,196 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,147 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
7,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,196 miles
  • 2023 – 111,343 miles
  • 2022 – 102,710 miles
  • 2021 – 94,187 miles
  • 2020 – 86,713 miles
  • 2019 – 78,789 miles
  • 2018 – 72,746 miles
  • 2017 – 62,443 miles
  • 2016 – 58,672 miles
  • 2015 – 49,787 miles
  • 2014 – 41,353 miles
  • 2013 – 34,317 miles
  • 2012 – 25,436 miles
  • 2011 – 17,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,196 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,196 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,196 miles
    Test number
    116194882796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail119,147 miles (+7,804)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,147 miles
    Test number
    702898563617
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass111,343 miles (+8,633)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    331460228669
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass102,710 miles (+8,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,710 miles
    Test number
    695926927216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass94,187 miles (+7,474)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,187 miles
    Test number
    382961558153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from manifold and backbox left hand tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and small tear to balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass86,713 miles (+53)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,713 miles
    Test number
    143593708862
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail86,660 miles (+7,871)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    629265743316
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass78,789 miles (+6,043)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,789 miles
    Test number
    620008459358
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass72,746 miles (+10,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    990770874458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREC:wheel alignment check
  10. Pass62,443 miles (+136)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    370150200918
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail62,307 miles (+3,635)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,307 miles
    Test number
    347199704275
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryMalfunction indicator lamp illuminated
  12. Pass58,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    279186997633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,672 miles (+8,885)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    365495828202
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass49,787 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,787 miles
    Test number
    825249695006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  15. Fail49,760 miles (+8,407)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    559658995096
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Pass41,353 miles (+7,036)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    788687604178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Fail34,317 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    205340803179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteMinor damage to offside front wing/bumper
  18. Pass34,317 miles (+8,881)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    677280903198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteMinor damage to offside front wing/bumper
  19. Pass25,436 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,436 miles
    Test number
    965070902170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,183 miles
    Test number
    999914701177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 NLX

Does LB08 NLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 NLX expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 NLX?
The MOT on LB08 NLX expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 NLX done?
LB08 NLX was recorded at 119,196 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 7,526 miles a year.
Has LB08 NLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 NLX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 NLX 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 NLX find?
LB08 NLX passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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