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Suzuki Swift

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,328 cc

LP08 OTJMOT history

LP08 OTJ is a blue petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 19 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LP08 OTJ blue Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,888 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 OTJ was last recorded at 122,888 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 6,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,670 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,218 miles
Average per year
7,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,888 miles
  • 2025 – 116,670 miles
  • 2024 – 112,245 miles
  • 2022 – 101,512 miles
  • 2021 – 95,341 miles
  • 2020 – 91,169 miles
  • 2019 – 81,680 miles
  • 2018 – 75,554 miles
  • 2017 – 62,596 miles
  • 2016 – 46,556 miles
  • 2015 – 38,674 miles
  • 2014 – 28,980 miles
  • 2013 – 24,529 miles
  • 2012 – 20,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,888 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,888 miles
    Test number
    416670908584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,888 miles (+6,218)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,888 miles
    Test number
    792244952905
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,670 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,670 miles
    Test number
    760222353439
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side washer jet blocked

  4. Fail116,670 miles (+4,425)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,670 miles
    Test number
    236746071125
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side washer jet blocked

  5. Pass112,245 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,245 miles
    Test number
    792810317248
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail112,245 miles (+10,733)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,245 miles
    Test number
    128488222832
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass101,512 miles (+11)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    869424312292
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail101,501 miles (+6,160)1 dangerous3 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,501 miles
    Test number
    716934581341
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass95,341 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,341 miles
    Test number
    951051775279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail95,340 miles (+4,171)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,340 miles
    Test number
    290509652192
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,169 miles
    Test number
    619181265146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail91,169 miles (+9,489)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,169 miles
    Test number
    514983226950
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass81,680 miles (+6,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,680 miles
    Test number
    171787215720
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass75,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    242122822412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail75,554 miles (+12,958)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    985222018313
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass62,596 miles (+16,040)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,596 miles
    Test number
    642334150336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,556 miles
    Test number
    436763127955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,556 miles (+7,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,556 miles
    Test number
    347048967280
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass38,674 miles (+9,694)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    478753845065
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,980 miles (+4,451)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,980 miles
    Test number
    315573964090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear sill has slight damage

  21. Pass24,529 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,529 miles
    Test number
    536525443096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,563 miles
    Test number
    628450342059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Questions about LP08 OTJ

Does LP08 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OTJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OTJ?
The MOT on LP08 OTJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 OTJ done?
LP08 OTJ was recorded at 122,888 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,304 miles a year.
Has LP08 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OTJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 OTJ 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 OTJ find?
LP08 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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