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Suzuki Swift

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LR08 WVTMOT history

LR08 WVT is a black petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LR08 WVT black Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,310 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WVT was last recorded at 123,310 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,306 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,310 miles
  • 2025 – 118,962 miles
  • 2024 – 115,787 miles
  • 2023 – 113,449 miles
  • 2022 – 110,647 miles
  • 2021 – 107,537 miles
  • 2020 – 104,616 miles
  • 2019 – 95,647 miles
  • 2018 – 87,776 miles
  • 2017 – 86,818 miles
  • 2016 – 84,332 miles
  • 2015 – 81,540 miles
  • 2014 – 73,778 miles
  • 2013 – 63,735 miles
  • 2012 – 54,307 miles
  • 2011 – 43,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,310 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,310 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,310 miles
    Test number
    149932029179
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,306 miles (+4,344)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,306 miles
    Test number
    756475910156
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,962 miles (+3,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,962 miles
    Test number
    233702087303
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass115,787 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,787 miles
    Test number
    129639227786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail115,772 miles (+2,323)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    277247265145
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass113,449 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,449 miles
    Test number
    474838697145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,398 miles (+2,751)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,398 miles
    Test number
    747859634845
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,647 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,647 miles
    Test number
    346325791316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracking in inner tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail110,644 miles (+3,107)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    359905543023
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracking in inner tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass107,537 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,537 miles
    Test number
    366811415652
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail107,524 miles (+2,908)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,524 miles
    Test number
    537659356469
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,616 miles (+8,969)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,616 miles
    Test number
    980682690590
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass95,647 miles (+7,871)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,647 miles
    Test number
    117120030485
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,776 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,776 miles
    Test number
    689382253888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass86,818 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,818 miles
    Test number
    167823628243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,332 miles (+2,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    360653056088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

  17. Pass81,540 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    377278875033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,778 miles (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    365387584054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,735 miles (+9,428)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    946883763004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,307 miles
    Test number
    258477862038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,307 miles (+11,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,307 miles
    Test number
    917717062031
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass43,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    325484781086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,057 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    436254181011
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LR08 WVT

Does LR08 WVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 WVT is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WVT?
The MOT on LR08 WVT is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 WVT done?
LR08 WVT was recorded at 123,310 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,418 miles a year.
Has LR08 WVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WVT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 WVT 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 WVT find?
LR08 WVT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front coil spring corroded.

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