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Suzuki Swift

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LP08 CYCMOT history

LP08 CYC is a grey petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LP08 CYC grey Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,392 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 CYC was last recorded at 173,392 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2018: 105,905 miles, lower than 110,887 miles on 13 Jul 2018.

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
173,205 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
9,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,392 miles
  • 2024 – 164,035 miles
  • 2023 – 155,349 miles
  • 2022 – 144,493 miles
  • 2021 – 133,592 miles
  • 2020 – 123,828 miles
  • 2019 – 119,656 miles
  • 2018 – 105,905 miles
  • 2017 – 105,159 miles
  • 2016 – 99,051 miles
  • 2015 – 92,055 miles
  • 2014 – 80,748 miles
  • 2013 – 75,477 miles
  • 2012 – 54,736 miles
  • 2011 – 33,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Handbrake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,392 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,392 miles
    Test number
    762440077111
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,392 miles (+187)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,392 miles
    Test number
    834837178917
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail173,205 miles (+9,170)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,205 miles
    Test number
    168390504347
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine by oil filter and sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,035 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,035 miles
    Test number
    117129091483
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded including spring seats
    • AdvisorySeat belts slow to retract nearside & offside rear

  5. Fail164,035 miles (+8,686)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,035 miles
    Test number
    497622209601
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded including spring seats
    • AdvisorySeat belts slow to retract nearside & offside rear

  6. Pass155,349 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,349 miles
    Test number
    555094394688
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp slightly insecure

  7. Fail155,319 miles (+10,826)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,319 miles
    Test number
    174595620234
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp slightly insecure

  8. Pass144,493 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,493 miles
    Test number
    377713010946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail144,493 miles (+10,901)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,493 miles
    Test number
    949443877898
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass133,592 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,592 miles
    Test number
    883136571365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,505 miles (+9,677)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,505 miles
    Test number
    453600253486
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  12. Pass123,828 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,828 miles
    Test number
    441244179206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail123,819 miles (+4,163)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,819 miles
    Test number
    422248674205
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass119,656 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    887880560240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,543 miles (+13,638)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,543 miles
    Test number
    274533927860
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover inner clip missing but still preventing the ingress of dirt

  16. Pass105,905 miles (-4,982)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,905 miles
    Test number
    807771081058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,887 miles (+5,728)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,887 miles
    Test number
    386576871335
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  18. Pass105,159 miles (+6,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,159 miles
    Test number
    297374625124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass99,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,051 miles
    Test number
    181624135546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,051 miles (+6,996)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,051 miles
    Test number
    611627125168
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass92,055 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    525215795122
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on edges

  22. Fail92,055 miles (+11,307)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    597285995120
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on edges

  23. Pass80,748 miles (+5,271)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    236558874163
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight inbalance on front brakes

  24. Pass75,477 miles (+20,741)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,477 miles
    Test number
    425576873195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,736 miles (+21,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    219543972439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  26. Pass33,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    928778371134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,736 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    328818771197
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 CYC

Does LP08 CYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 CYC is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CYC?
The MOT on LP08 CYC is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 CYC done?
LP08 CYC was recorded at 173,392 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 9,492 miles a year.
Has LP08 CYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CYC has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 CYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 CYC find?
LP08 CYC passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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