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Suzuki Swift

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LD08 AXAMOT history

LD08 AXA is a blue petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

LD08 AXA blue Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2025
Mileage
97,302 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AXA
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
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 AXA was last recorded at 97,302 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 3,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,275 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,027 miles
Average per year
4,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,302 miles
  • 2024 – 94,275 miles
  • 2023 – 91,039 miles
  • 2022 – 86,645 miles
  • 2021 – 82,881 miles
  • 2020 – 78,148 miles
  • 2019 – 74,162 miles
  • 2018 – 71,750 miles
  • 2017 – 69,058 miles
  • 2016 – 65,344 miles
  • 2015 – 57,442 miles
  • 2014 – 52,213 miles
  • 2013 – 48,274 miles
  • 2012 – 41,338 miles
  • 2011 – 34,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,302 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure x2 hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryVarious steering , brake and suspension components corroded

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,302 miles (+3,027)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,302 miles
    Test number
    210565016749
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure x2 hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVarious steering , brake and suspension components corroded

  2. Pass94,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    250970649301
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail94,275 miles (+3,236)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    947567126636
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass91,039 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,039 miles
    Test number
    139899550221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail91,035 miles (+4,390)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    695641189553
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass86,645 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    546258582487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,645 miles (+3,764)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    213432755963
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,881 miles (+4,733)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,881 miles
    Test number
    704182485997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded

  9. Pass78,148 miles (+3,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,148 miles
    Test number
    124288589571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass74,162 miles (+9)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,162 miles
    Test number
    180210988764
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail74,153 miles (+2,403)6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,153 miles
    Test number
    461226570511
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass71,750 miles (+2,692)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    277751315246
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam & air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished

  13. Pass69,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    100433448614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,058 miles (+3,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    472336698231
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass65,344 miles (+3,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,344 miles
    Test number
    847592377387
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,077 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    984367305175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,076 miles (+4,634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,076 miles
    Test number
    203147614653
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

  18. Fail57,442 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,442 miles
    Test number
    245375845069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,442 miles (+5,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,442 miles
    Test number
    889165245042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,213 miles
    Test number
    245445834092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,213 miles (+3,939)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,213 miles
    Test number
    105444734480
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass48,274 miles (+6,936)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,274 miles
    Test number
    255918493051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front wipers

  23. Pass41,338 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,338 miles
    Test number
    307447782039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,638 miles
    Test number
    469122901172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,638 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,638 miles
    Test number
    569232101160
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LD08 AXA

Does LD08 AXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 AXA expired on 15 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AXA?
The MOT on LD08 AXA expired on 15 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 AXA done?
LD08 AXA was recorded at 97,302 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 4,503 miles a year.
Has LD08 AXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AXA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 AXA 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 LD08 AXA find?
LD08 AXA failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; front exhaust system insecure x2 hangers snapped; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 3 more.

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