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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LO08 WFJMOT history

LO08 WFJ is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LO08 WFJ silver Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,933 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 WFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 WFJ was last recorded at 80,933 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2015: 51,724 miles, lower than 578,224 miles on 5 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,174 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,759 miles
Average per year
3,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,933 miles
  • 2025 – 77,174 miles
  • 2024 – 75,556 miles
  • 2023 – 68,025 miles
  • 2022 – 67,046 miles
  • 2021 – 65,233 miles
  • 2020 – 64,588 miles
  • 2019 – 63,386 miles
  • 2018 – 61,295 miles
  • 2017 – 58,327 miles
  • 2016 – 58,247 miles
  • 2015 – 51,724 miles
  • 2014 – 43,693 miles
  • 2013 – 34,604 miles
  • 2012 – 29,289 miles
  • 2011 – 22,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,933 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust system slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,933 miles (+3,759)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,933 miles
    Test number
    146117721413
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass77,174 miles (+41)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,174 miles
    Test number
    521973135473
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills and chassis frame slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  3. Fail77,133 miles (+1,577)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    705648646194
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills and chassis frame slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  4. Pass75,556 miles (+3,018)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,556 miles
    Test number
    151004866247
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded

  5. Fail72,538 miles (+4,513)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    981612664786
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded

  6. Pass68,025 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,025 miles
    Test number
    276982692160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,046 miles (+1,813)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,046 miles
    Test number
    511831876112
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,233 miles (+645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    541132506603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,588 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,588 miles
    Test number
    333767325595
    • AdvisoryN/s/r hand brake is low.

  10. Pass63,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    415079268301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail63,386 miles (+2,091)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    505835526713
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass61,295 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    921148998148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail61,295 miles (+2,968)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    183589246503
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass58,327 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,327 miles
    Test number
    937529501876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,247 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,247 miles
    Test number
    252056312659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both on rear axle to both drums (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded join at rear of pipes to plastic pipes

  16. Fail58,247 miles (+6,523)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,247 miles
    Test number
    127894046216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both on rear axle to both drums (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded join at rear of pipes to plastic pipes

  17. Pass51,724 miles (-526,500)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    396338315425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail578,224 miles (+534,531)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    578,224 miles
    Test number
    387097015402
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass43,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    418976794164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  20. Fail43,693 miles (+9,089)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    358256994184
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass34,604 miles (+5,315)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,604 miles
    Test number
    715310753134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  22. Pass29,289 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,289 miles
    Test number
    396241002142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,603 miles
    Test number
    569124421101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 WFJ

Does LO08 WFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 WFJ is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 WFJ?
The MOT on LO08 WFJ is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 WFJ done?
LO08 WFJ was recorded at 80,933 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,790 miles a year.
Has LO08 WFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 WFJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 WFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO08 WFJ find?
LO08 WFJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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