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Suzuki Swift

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LR08 EXTMOT history

LR08 EXT is a blue petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LR08 EXT blue Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,261 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 EXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 EXT was last recorded at 72,261 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,403 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,858 miles
Average per year
3,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,261 miles
  • 2025 – 69,403 miles
  • 2024 – 66,988 miles
  • 2023 – 65,455 miles
  • 2022 – 63,947 miles
  • 2021 – 63,332 miles
  • 2020 – 62,894 miles
  • 2019 – 60,087 miles
  • 2018 – 57,532 miles
  • 2017 – 54,041 miles
  • 2016 – 50,830 miles
  • 2015 – 48,139 miles
  • 2014 – 43,915 miles
  • 2013 – 39,392 miles
  • 2012 – 32,306 miles
  • 2011 – 18,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,261 miles
  • 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))

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,261 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,261 miles
    Test number
    978262415514
    • 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. Pass69,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,403 miles
    Test number
    667255325188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,403 miles (+2,415)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,403 miles
    Test number
    408055517050
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass66,988 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,988 miles
    Test number
    851549352288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,455 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,455 miles
    Test number
    333104069555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    703571342891
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail63,947 miles (+615)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    286468122188
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,332 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,332 miles
    Test number
    162008000928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,894 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,894 miles
    Test number
    459852547155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,087 miles
    Test number
    104760283485
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner threads perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer edges perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner / outer edges

  11. Fail60,087 miles (+2,555)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,087 miles
    Test number
    838052330172
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner threads perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer edges perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner / outer edges

  12. Pass57,532 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,532 miles
    Test number
    351012964577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,041 miles (+3,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    216009737263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass50,830 miles (+2,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    334583374666
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack inner joint

  15. Pass48,139 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    149264235167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,915 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,915 miles
    Test number
    436261844134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,392 miles (+7,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,392 miles
    Test number
    106415343144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass32,306 miles (+13,399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,306 miles
    Test number
    436725712162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,907 miles
    Test number
    109590891439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 EXT

Does LR08 EXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 EXT is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 EXT?
The MOT on LR08 EXT is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 EXT done?
LR08 EXT was recorded at 72,261 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,433 miles a year.
Has LR08 EXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 EXT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 EXT 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 EXT find?
LR08 EXT passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 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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