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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LP08 CXLMOT history

LP08 CXL is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LP08 CXL orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,975 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CXL
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
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 CXL was last recorded at 71,975 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,964 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,975 miles
  • 2025 – 64,741 miles
  • 2024 – 61,488 miles
  • 2023 – 58,089 miles
  • 2022 – 51,270 miles
  • 2021 – 49,406 miles
  • 2020 – 44,749 miles
  • 2019 – 38,575 miles
  • 2018 – 31,951 miles
  • 2017 – 20,296 miles
  • 2016 – 13,834 miles
  • 2015 – 13,456 miles
  • 2014 – 11,623 miles
  • 2013 – 9,768 miles
  • 2012 – 8,133 miles
  • 2011 – 6,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Wiper smearing screenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,975 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    168304873167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper smearing screen

  2. Fail71,964 miles (+7,223)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    630849659011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper smearing screen

  3. Pass64,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    366819433007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail64,740 miles (+3,252)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,740 miles
    Test number
    704641059019
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,488 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,488 miles
    Test number
    850597109259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,089 miles
    Test number
    748161325250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,089 miles (+6,819)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,089 miles
    Test number
    612255095175
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,270 miles (+1,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    100242507713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    919105660470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,406 miles (+4,657)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    512213595784
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,749 miles
    Test number
    733497237191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail44,749 miles (+6,174)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,749 miles
    Test number
    205998161968
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass38,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,575 miles
    Test number
    577418604400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail38,575 miles (+6,624)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,575 miles
    Test number
    280287235940
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass31,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,951 miles
    Test number
    641324254618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,951 miles (+4,454)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,951 miles
    Test number
    512017421627
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass27,497 miles (+7,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,497 miles
    Test number
    337953332619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,296 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,296 miles
    Test number
    926625768434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    13,834 miles
    Test number
    680980555358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,834 miles (+378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,834 miles
    Test number
    354475902650
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass13,456 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,456 miles
    Test number
    157122065117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,623 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    11,623 miles
    Test number
    308844064126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,768 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,768 miles
    Test number
    308964963150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,133 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    8,133 miles
    Test number
    447862152162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    6,138 miles
    Test number
    835400761161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 CXL

Does LP08 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 CXL is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CXL?
The MOT on LP08 CXL is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 CXL done?
LP08 CXL was recorded at 71,975 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,341 miles a year.
Has LP08 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CXL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 CXL 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 LP08 CXL find?
LP08 CXL passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear wiper smearing screen.

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