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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,586 cc

LD08 HCUMOT history

LD08 HCU is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 19 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LD08 HCU red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,837 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 HCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 HCU was last recorded at 104,837 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 5,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,384 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,453 miles
Average per year
5,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,837 miles
  • 2023 – 99,384 miles
  • 2021 – 96,056 miles
  • 2020 – 90,550 miles
  • 2019 – 83,842 miles
  • 2018 – 79,232 miles
  • 2017 – 63,931 miles
  • 2016 – 54,024 miles
  • 2015 – 46,255 miles
  • 2014 – 40,280 miles
  • 2013 – 35,036 miles
  • 2012 – 30,479 miles
  • 2011 – 22,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,837 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder body and components corrosion

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,837 miles (+5,453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,837 miles
    Test number
    831111614356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and components corrosion
  2. Pass99,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,384 miles
    Test number
    573404553613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,384 miles (+3,328)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,384 miles
    Test number
    462923725169
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass96,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    892668688564
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail96,056 miles (+5,506)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    278226330155
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass90,550 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,550 miles
    Test number
    272181857386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,251 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,251 miles
    Test number
    316713805848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,842 miles (+4,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,842 miles
    Test number
    488813305772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass79,232 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    502000283235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail79,231 miles (+15,300)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,231 miles
    Test number
    350886952006
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass63,931 miles (+9,907)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,931 miles
    Test number
    427443168496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,024 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    240145942962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,255 miles (+5,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    275074315486
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  14. Pass40,280 miles (+5,244)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,280 miles
    Test number
    849444904147
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  15. Pass35,036 miles (+4,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,036 miles
    Test number
    687405103190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass30,479 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,479 miles
    Test number
    948877502198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,800 miles
    Test number
    259957391031
    • 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)

Questions about LD08 HCU

Does LD08 HCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 HCU is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 HCU?
The MOT on LD08 HCU is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 HCU done?
LD08 HCU was recorded at 104,837 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 5,593 miles a year.
Has LD08 HCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 HCU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 HCU 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 HCU find?
LD08 HCU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 2 more.

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