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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LP08 OTRMOT history

LP08 OTR is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 20 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LP08 OTR red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,838 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OTR
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
20 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 OTR was last recorded at 94,838 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,830 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,838 miles
  • 2025 – 94,461 miles
  • 2024 – 93,448 miles
  • 2023 – 91,734 miles
  • 2022 – 88,474 miles
  • 2021 – 86,720 miles
  • 2020 – 84,935 miles
  • 2019 – 80,649 miles
  • 2017 – 74,215 miles
  • 2016 – 69,265 miles
  • 2015 – 66,162 miles
  • 2014 – 55,401 miles
  • 2013 – 47,841 miles
  • 2012 – 38,930 miles
  • 2011 – 30,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,838 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,838 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,838 miles
    Test number
    216037083686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,830 miles (+369)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,830 miles
    Test number
    766013003501
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,461 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    569676631913
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever slight travel

  4. Pass93,448 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,448 miles
    Test number
    203261259934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,734 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,734 miles
    Test number
    337795744405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,474 miles (+1,754)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    707965698249
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass86,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    528972349535
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail86,720 miles (+1,785)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    379514803158
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,935 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,935 miles
    Test number
    638509972139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail84,934 miles (+4,285)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    578998387901
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass80,649 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,649 miles
    Test number
    423645798350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,522 miles (+6,307)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    163717226764
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass74,215 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,215 miles
    Test number
    396514298685
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail74,172 miles (+4,907)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    421122509529
    • FailureRear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass69,265 miles (+3,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,265 miles
    Test number
    999569272248
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f rack end slight play

  16. Pass66,162 miles (+10,761)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    771176800733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    657999564291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail55,401 miles (+7,560)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    329459964430
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass47,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,841 miles
    Test number
    279981513388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail47,841 miles (+8,911)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,841 miles
    Test number
    419131413425
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass38,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    468470352205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,930 miles (+8,872)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    668948342200
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass30,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,058 miles
    Test number
    669959941277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 OTR

Does LP08 OTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OTR is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OTR?
The MOT on LP08 OTR is valid until 18 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 OTR done?
LP08 OTR was recorded at 94,838 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,458 miles a year.
Has LP08 OTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OTR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 OTR 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 OTR find?
LP08 OTR passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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