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Suzuki Swift

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LC08 CTXMOT history

LC08 CTX is a grey petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LC08 CTX grey Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,317 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 CTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 CTX was last recorded at 87,317 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 5,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,928 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,389 miles
Average per year
5,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,317 miles
  • 2024 – 81,928 miles
  • 2023 – 76,497 miles
  • 2022 – 70,540 miles
  • 2021 – 64,576 miles
  • 2020 – 58,558 miles
  • 2019 – 52,715 miles
  • 2018 – 45,267 miles
  • 2017 – 35,580 miles
  • 2016 – 29,050 miles
  • 2015 – 24,361 miles
  • 2014 – 18,954 miles
  • 2013 – 13,661 miles
  • 2012 – 9,608 miles
  • 2011 – 5,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,317 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre has Nail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    604029272714
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail87,317 miles (+5,389)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    825791261713
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass81,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    602498977840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily perished

  4. Fail81,928 miles (+5,431)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    417994637538
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily perished

  5. Pass76,497 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,497 miles
    Test number
    985697554996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail76,497 miles (+5,957)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,497 miles
    Test number
    445146617080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,540 miles (+5,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    544745620533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,576 miles
    Test number
    732824911780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail64,576 miles (+6,018)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,576 miles
    Test number
    784861690474
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    107996180911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail58,558 miles (+5,843)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    478882390836
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,715 miles
    Test number
    144862005095
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long-requires adjustment

  13. Fail52,715 miles (+7,448)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,715 miles
    Test number
    473367676373
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long-requires adjustment

  14. Pass45,267 miles (+9,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    517079559639
    • AdvisorySignificant brake imbalance across rear axle, lower effort on nearside

  15. Pass35,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,580 miles
    Test number
    643564207041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,580 miles (+1,959)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,580 miles
    Test number
    174580449978
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  17. Pass33,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    381762622876
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has Nail

  18. Fail33,621 miles (+4,571)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    178280866040
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has Nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner treads worn bold and damaged (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,050 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,050 miles
    Test number
    814002935213
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres is slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has Nail

  20. Fail29,050 miles (+4,689)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,050 miles
    Test number
    389134871297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres is slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has Nail

  21. Pass24,361 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,361 miles
    Test number
    987184035126
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail24,361 miles (+5,407)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,361 miles
    Test number
    396384435102
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass18,954 miles (+5,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,954 miles
    Test number
    967370534189
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass13,661 miles (+4,053)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,661 miles
    Test number
    876039923184
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres has cracks

  25. Pass9,608 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    9,608 miles
    Test number
    807312732106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    5,090 miles
    Test number
    797124831158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 CTX

Does LC08 CTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 CTX is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC08 CTX?
The MOT on LC08 CTX is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 CTX done?
LC08 CTX was recorded at 87,317 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,654 miles a year.
Has LC08 CTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 CTX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 CTX 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 LC08 CTX find?
LC08 CTX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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