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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LS08 JFEMOT history

LS08 JFE is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

LS08 JFE orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
123,413 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 JFE
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 JFE was last recorded at 123,413 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2011: 42,047 miles, lower than 42,140 miles on 10 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,361 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
6,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,413 miles
  • 2023 – 122,392 miles
  • 2022 – 119,349 miles
  • 2021 – 115,648 miles
  • 2020 – 110,975 miles
  • 2018 – 102,807 miles
  • 2017 – 91,814 miles
  • 2016 – 81,938 miles
  • 2015 – 72,665 miles
  • 2014 – 65,857 miles
  • 2013 – 57,826 miles
  • 2012 – 49,725 miles
  • 2011 – 42,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,413 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))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 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil on minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,413 miles (+52)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,413 miles
    Test number
    546998986820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,361 miles (+969)2 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,361 miles
    Test number
    730979568514
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    304983293168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,392 miles (+3,043)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    269129278262
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,349 miles (+3,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,349 miles
    Test number
    216551098333
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear on silencer but supported ok (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass115,648 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,648 miles
    Test number
    204114402323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,588 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,588 miles
    Test number
    209610086772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,975 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    525660652892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,807 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,807 miles
    Test number
    166702252159
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail102,807 miles (+10,993)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,807 miles
    Test number
    120464057892
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass91,814 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,814 miles
    Test number
    493269896015
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  12. Fail91,730 miles (+9,792)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    742581981445
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  13. Pass81,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    553396600485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail81,938 miles (+9,273)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    618279466171
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass72,665 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,665 miles
    Test number
    768812356662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,857 miles (+8,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    466313204418
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished.

  17. Pass57,826 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,826 miles
    Test number
    126142513360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,824 miles (+8,099)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    418981813313
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass49,725 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,725 miles
    Test number
    746812892278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,047 miles (-93)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,047 miles
    Test number
    465555011408
    • NoteOsf fog lamp cracked
    • NoteOsr shock noisey
    • NoteWindscreen has very small stone chips on it

  21. Fail42,140 miles (+2,020)5 failures3 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,140 miles
    Test number
    199304111384
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf fog lamp cracked
    • NoteOsr shock noisey
    • NoteWindscreen has very small stone chips on it

  22. Pass40,120 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,120 miles
    Test number
    116512281089
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn low on 2.5mm
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s rear brake
    • NoteSmall split on rear wiper blade

Questions about LS08 JFE

Does LS08 JFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 JFE expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 JFE?
The MOT on LS08 JFE expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 JFE done?
LS08 JFE was recorded at 123,413 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 6,366 miles a year.
Has LS08 JFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 JFE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 JFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 JFE find?
LS08 JFE passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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