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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,586 cc

LP08 JVXMOT history

LP08 JVX is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

LP08 JVX red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
113,857 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 JVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 JVX was last recorded at 113,857 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 2,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,377 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,480 miles
Average per year
7,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,857 miles
  • 2023 – 111,377 miles
  • 2022 – 103,538 miles
  • 2021 – 96,879 miles
  • 2020 – 92,493 miles
  • 2019 – 87,732 miles
  • 2018 – 80,271 miles
  • 2017 – 66,360 miles
  • 2016 – 62,023 miles
  • 2015 – 59,257 miles
  • 2014 – 48,805 miles
  • 2013 – 39,166 miles
  • 2012 – 33,586 miles
  • 2011 – 22,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,857 miles (+2,480)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,857 miles
    Test number
    287964839723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass111,377 miles (+7,839)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    306356354773
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise change ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass103,538 miles (+6,659)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,538 miles
    Test number
    889645914701
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  4. Pass96,879 miles (+4,386)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    191852949080
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,493 miles (+4,761)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    735414860611
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,732 miles (+7,461)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    217632471742
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,271 miles (+13,911)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,271 miles
    Test number
    702461158769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded on inner braking surface. (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass66,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    192085883536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail66,360 miles (+4,337)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    212700721024
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass62,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,023 miles
    Test number
    226404624567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  11. Fail62,023 miles (+2,766)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,023 miles
    Test number
    756620858399
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  12. Pass59,257 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    776338005290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,004 miles (+6,199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,004 miles
    Test number
    208345535067
    • NoteSlight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

  14. Pass48,805 miles (+9,639)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,805 miles
    Test number
    379131244419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,166 miles
    Test number
    128017523296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,166 miles (+4,864)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,166 miles
    Test number
    349437123293
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass34,302 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,302 miles
    Test number
    566141113086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,586 miles (+10,779)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,586 miles
    Test number
    275421942206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,807 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,807 miles
    Test number
    967894911219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage on tyre side wall; o/s/f & n/s/r

Questions about LP08 JVX

Does LP08 JVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 JVX expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 JVX?
The MOT on LP08 JVX expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 JVX done?
LP08 JVX was recorded at 113,857 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 7,330 miles a year.
Has LP08 JVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 JVX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LP08 JVX 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 JVX find?
LP08 JVX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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