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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,328 cc

LR08 DFAMOT history

LR08 DFA is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

LR08 DFA red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
119,329 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DFA was last recorded at 119,329 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,984 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
7,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,329 miles
  • 2023 – 111,651 miles
  • 2022 – 102,702 miles
  • 2021 – 95,827 miles
  • 2020 – 90,671 miles
  • 2019 – 82,631 miles
  • 2018 – 76,732 miles
  • 2017 – 71,193 miles
  • 2016 – 61,867 miles
  • 2015 – 50,765 miles
  • 2014 – 41,887 miles
  • 2013 – 25,167 miles
  • 2012 – 21,519 miles
  • 2011 – 16,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,329 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,329 miles (+345)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    631472212912
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,984 miles (+7,333)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,984 miles
    Test number
    571529810822
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,651 miles (+353)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    142603047685
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,298 miles (+8,596)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,298 miles
    Test number
    747922630567
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,702 miles (+6,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,702 miles
    Test number
    226158545691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    606855520083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail95,827 miles (+5,156)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    430741485644
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass90,671 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,671 miles
    Test number
    413588439933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,488 miles (+7,857)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,488 miles
    Test number
    888588210899
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  10. Pass82,631 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    786839848715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail82,631 miles (+5,899)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    776129003746
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass76,732 miles (+72)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,732 miles
    Test number
    191446947272
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated and cracking

  13. Fail76,660 miles (+5,467)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,660 miles
    Test number
    942976366792
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated and cracking

  14. Pass71,193 miles (+9,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    895613565833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,867 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,867 miles
    Test number
    910792567723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail61,738 miles (+10,973)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,738 miles
    Test number
    107912232373
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area split all round (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,765 miles (+8,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    363861194931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass41,887 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,887 miles
    Test number
    556195144257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,630 miles (+13,463)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    627719344171
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on edges

  20. Pass25,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,167 miles
    Test number
    497589943176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,167 miles (+3,648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,167 miles
    Test number
    466174243100
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass21,519 miles (+5,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,519 miles
    Test number
    767960382251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass16,226 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,226 miles
    Test number
    426184981223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,912 miles
    Test number
    216172681071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DFA

Does LR08 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 DFA expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DFA?
The MOT on LR08 DFA expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 DFA done?
LR08 DFA was recorded at 119,329 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 7,777 miles a year.
Has LR08 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DFA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 DFA 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 DFA find?
LR08 DFA passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2.

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