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Suzuki Swift

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LP08 JVJMOT history

LP08 JVJ is a blue petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 18 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LP08 JVJ blue Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,522 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 JVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 JVJ was last recorded at 98,522 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 8,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,989 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,533 miles
Average per year
6,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,522 miles
  • 2025 – 89,989 miles
  • 2024 – 81,905 miles
  • 2022 – 72,291 miles
  • 2021 – 66,249 miles
  • 2020 – 61,625 miles
  • 2019 – 55,631 miles
  • 2017 – 45,921 miles
  • 2016 – 34,809 miles
  • 2015 – 24,350 miles
  • 2014 – 13,072 miles
  • 2013 – 11,146 miles
  • 2012 – 9,155 miles
  • 2011 – 6,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,522 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,522 miles
    Test number
    155010152370
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail98,522 miles (+8,533)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,522 miles
    Test number
    802767564100
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass89,989 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    629461563208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in offside front MacPherson strut upper attachment
  4. Fail89,989 miles (+8,084)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    406303309808
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in offside front MacPherson strut upper attachment
  5. Pass81,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    173913131344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,905 miles (+9,614)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    391943999547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass72,291 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    525700625471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,545 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,545 miles
    Test number
    957420121023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,249 miles (+4,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,249 miles
    Test number
    963348872121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass61,625 miles (+5,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    297540728154
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf top strut mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass55,631 miles (+9,710)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    947802304274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,921 miles (+11,112)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    200163409595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,809 miles (+10,459)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,809 miles
    Test number
    696781698806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,350 miles (+11,278)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,350 miles
    Test number
    752170557102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,072 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,072 miles
    Test number
    339827464286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,146 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    11,146 miles
    Test number
    945764633267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,155 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    9,155 miles
    Test number
    857609922217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    6,727 miles
    Test number
    129461221204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 JVJ

Does LP08 JVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 JVJ is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 JVJ?
The MOT on LP08 JVJ is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 JVJ done?
LP08 JVJ was recorded at 98,522 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,362 miles a year.
Has LP08 JVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 JVJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 JVJ 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 JVJ find?
LP08 JVJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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