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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LR08 DBXMOT history

LR08 DBX is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LR08 DBX orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,514 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DBX was last recorded at 142,514 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,479 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
7,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,514 miles
  • 2025 – 140,991 miles
  • 2024 – 138,301 miles
  • 2023 – 134,665 miles
  • 2022 – 124,616 miles
  • 2021 – 115,238 miles
  • 2020 – 103,949 miles
  • 2019 – 93,680 miles
  • 2018 – 82,941 miles
  • 2017 – 76,797 miles
  • 2016 – 70,701 miles
  • 2015 – 63,313 miles
  • 2014 – 55,850 miles
  • 2013 – 45,601 miles
  • 2012 – 37,846 miles
  • 2011 – 28,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,514 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Seepage From Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension & Under body showing general age related surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • All 4 suspension coil springs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both sides front tyres worn close to wear markers 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both sides rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,514 miles (+35)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,514 miles
    Test number
    967242185006
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Seepage From Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

  2. Fail142,479 miles (+1,488)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,479 miles
    Test number
    935094017248
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Seepage From Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

  3. Pass140,991 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,991 miles
    Test number
    645158842087
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres worn close to wear markers 2mm
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm bush debonded and pulling from arm (Just meets crietria)

  4. Fail140,968 miles (+2,667)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,968 miles
    Test number
    638349998582
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn DEBONDED TO EXCESS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres worn close to wear markers 2mm
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm bush debonded and pulling from arm (Just meets crietria)

  5. Pass138,301 miles (+3,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,301 miles
    Test number
    910064154529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,665 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,665 miles
    Test number
    110892353396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail134,659 miles (+10,043)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,659 miles
    Test number
    420502793499
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,616 miles (+9,378)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,616 miles
    Test number
    962649855022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside upper strut top mounting

  9. Pass115,238 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,238 miles
    Test number
    611671954242
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch bites high

  10. Fail115,238 miles (+11,289)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,238 miles
    Test number
    255936591481
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch bites high

  11. Pass103,949 miles (+10,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,949 miles
    Test number
    417496267895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  12. Pass93,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    468912175258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (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))

  13. Fail93,680 miles (+10,739)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    516056967308
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (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))

  14. Pass82,941 miles (+6,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    171214829791
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass76,797 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    974910680787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail76,751 miles (+6,050)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    483312924600
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass70,701 miles (+7,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,701 miles
    Test number
    224495244846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre low on outer edge

  18. Pass63,313 miles (+7,463)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,313 miles
    Test number
    959632275097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass55,850 miles (+10,249)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,850 miles
    Test number
    646524664012
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass45,601 miles (+7,755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,601 miles
    Test number
    479060273059
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass37,846 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,846 miles
    Test number
    496375862062
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail37,829 miles (+9,441)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,829 miles
    Test number
    495485762093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass28,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    727924651003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DBX

Does LR08 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 DBX is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DBX?
The MOT on LR08 DBX is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 DBX done?
LR08 DBX was recorded at 142,514 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,616 miles a year.
Has LR08 DBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DBX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 DBX 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 LR08 DBX find?
LR08 DBX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage from clip; nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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