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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LO08 YZPMOT history

LO08 YZP is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LO08 YZP orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
153,728 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 YZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO08 YZP was last recorded at 153,728 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 12,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,376 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,352 miles
Average per year
9,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,728 miles
  • 2024 – 141,376 miles
  • 2023 – 126,780 miles
  • 2022 – 111,875 miles
  • 2021 – 96,332 miles
  • 2020 – 84,392 miles
  • 2019 – 72,267 miles
  • 2018 – 57,602 miles
  • 2017 – 52,164 miles
  • 2016 – 49,090 miles
  • 2015 – 41,666 miles
  • 2014 – 30,357 miles
  • 2012 – 25,693 miles
  • 2011 – 15,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,728 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub frame perforated (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,728 miles (+12,352)3 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,728 miles
    Test number
    894580271310
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub frame perforated (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass141,376 miles (+14,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,376 miles
    Test number
    496890540610
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINKAGE SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass126,780 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,780 miles
    Test number
    873005311046
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,730 miles (+14,855)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,730 miles
    Test number
    325263617540
    • MajorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,875 miles (+227)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,875 miles
    Test number
    624269581939
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing to edges on both sides.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top mount slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer flange bolts slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slight corrosion

  6. Fail111,648 miles (+15,316)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,648 miles
    Test number
    273080198422
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides and discs slightly worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing to edges on both sides.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top mount slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer flange bolts slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slight corrosion

  7. Pass96,332 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    884921227144
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 And slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail96,332 miles (+11,940)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    200718900548
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 And slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,392 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,392 miles
    Test number
    635894931505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mount slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail84,392 miles (+12,125)4 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,392 miles
    Test number
    650087339409
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mount slight play.
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass72,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    914845360857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front STRUTT TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front STRUTT TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

  12. Fail72,267 miles (+14,665)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    403316814781
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front STRUTT TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front STRUTT TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

  13. Pass57,602 miles (+3,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,602 miles
    Test number
    635530036083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass53,923 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    155718500129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,164 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    840660826592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,090 miles (+7,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,090 miles
    Test number
    221065476676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass41,666 miles (+11,309)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,666 miles
    Test number
    847699415009
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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

  18. Fail30,357 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    616004224070
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass30,357 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    625854224031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,693 miles (+9,767)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,693 miles
    Test number
    469525852266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,926 miles
    Test number
    779951371108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO08 YZP

Does LO08 YZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 YZP expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 YZP?
The MOT on LO08 YZP expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 YZP done?
LO08 YZP was recorded at 153,728 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 9,426 miles a year.
Has LO08 YZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 YZP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 YZP 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 LO08 YZP find?
LO08 YZP failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached; nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected, and 16 more.

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