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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LP08 OTFMOT history

LP08 OTF is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 4 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LP08 OTF red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,699 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 OTF was last recorded at 87,699 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 5,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,780 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,919 miles
Average per year
5,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,699 miles
  • 2025 – 81,780 miles
  • 2024 – 79,494 miles
  • 2023 – 73,414 miles
  • 2022 – 68,546 miles
  • 2021 – 61,857 miles
  • 2019 – 55,769 miles
  • 2018 – 38,643 miles
  • 2017 – 27,102 miles
  • 2016 – 16,910 miles
  • 2014 – 15,564 miles
  • 2013 – 13,561 miles
  • 2012 – 11,919 miles
  • 2011 – 9,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,699 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Mount slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Axle slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,699 miles (+5,919)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    991430264781
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle slight corrosion

  2. Pass81,780 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    319425781369
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Slight Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Vehicle Slight Corrosion

  3. Fail81,780 miles (+2,286)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    884898603402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Slight Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Vehicle Slight Corrosion

  4. Pass79,494 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    988114711954
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail79,493 miles (+6,079)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,493 miles
    Test number
    841554428766
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,414 miles (+4,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,414 miles
    Test number
    868526734490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,546 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    761493359966
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail68,546 miles (+6,689)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    514476427824
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass61,857 miles (+6,088)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,857 miles
    Test number
    676466730375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLimited reserve travel on parking brake

  10. Pass55,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,769 miles
    Test number
    304695486179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,769 miles (+6,073)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,769 miles
    Test number
    352416083446
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer hanger broken but the exhaust is still reasonably supported.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass49,696 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,696 miles
    Test number
    379249298106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,693 miles (+11,050)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,693 miles
    Test number
    699114814960
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass38,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,643 miles
    Test number
    517734750584
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail38,643 miles (+11,541)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,643 miles
    Test number
    527061320325
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass27,102 miles (+10,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,102 miles
    Test number
    402799466629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside door mirrow

  17. Pass16,910 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    16,910 miles
    Test number
    755756579545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,908 miles (+1,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,908 miles
    Test number
    553842315996
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass15,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    15,564 miles
    Test number
    189165704236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,564 miles (+2,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,564 miles
    Test number
    815015704225
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass13,561 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    13,561 miles
    Test number
    618219193174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,919 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    11,919 miles
    Test number
    868673312253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    9,996 miles
    Test number
    328529191165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 OTF

Does LP08 OTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OTF is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OTF?
The MOT on LP08 OTF is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 OTF done?
LP08 OTF was recorded at 87,699 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,275 miles a year.
Has LP08 OTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OTF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 OTF 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 OTF find?
LP08 OTF passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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