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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LR08 WVMMOT history

LR08 WVM is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LR08 WVM orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,807 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WVM
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
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WVM was last recorded at 148,807 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 9,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,743 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,064 miles
Average per year
8,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,807 miles
  • 2024 – 139,743 miles
  • 2023 – 126,009 miles
  • 2022 – 116,502 miles
  • 2021 – 108,648 miles
  • 2020 – 99,591 miles
  • 2019 – 82,178 miles
  • 2018 – 70,704 miles
  • 2017 – 62,028 miles
  • 2016 – 55,958 miles
  • 2015 – 48,406 miles
  • 2014 – 44,817 miles
  • 2013 – 40,973 miles
  • 2012 – 31,948 miles
  • 2011 – 26,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,807 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront radiator crossmember corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from hoses (8.4.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,807 miles (+9,064)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,807 miles
    Test number
    342151443665
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage from hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass139,743 miles (+13,734)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,743 miles
    Test number
    579073545490
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass126,009 miles (+9,507)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,009 miles
    Test number
    185680094832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass116,502 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,502 miles
    Test number
    628278277021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,648 miles (+9,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,648 miles
    Test number
    282176027056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass99,591 miles (+17,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    265370542374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass82,178 miles (+11,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,178 miles
    Test number
    326574064423
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass70,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    309995539659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Fail70,704 miles (+8,676)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    651456377110
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass62,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    649441710181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,023 miles (+6,065)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,023 miles
    Test number
    119633500442
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass55,958 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,958 miles
    Test number
    652915024554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,406 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    207857715103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,817 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    746354564033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have light cracking.
  15. Fail44,817 miles (+3,844)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    775174464023
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have light cracking.
  16. Pass40,973 miles (+9,025)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,973 miles
    Test number
    378425663028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLight cracking in the tread of both rear tyres.
  17. Pass31,948 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    248388962042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,034 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,034 miles
    Test number
    806486211273
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR08 WVM

Does LR08 WVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 WVM is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WVM?
The MOT on LR08 WVM is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 WVM done?
LR08 WVM was recorded at 148,807 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 8,639 miles a year.
Has LR08 WVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WVM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LR08 WVM 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 WVM find?
LR08 WVM passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front radiator crossmember corroded, and 7 more.

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