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Suzuki Swift

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

LS08 JFUMOT history

LS08 JFU is a green petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LS08 JFU green Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,939 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 JFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 JFU was last recorded at 134,939 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 10,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,308 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,631 miles
Average per year
6,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,939 miles
  • 2025 – 124,308 miles
  • 2024 – 111,022 miles
  • 2023 – 97,843 miles
  • 2022 – 85,590 miles
  • 2021 – 71,944 miles
  • 2020 – 69,241 miles
  • 2019 – 65,513 miles
  • 2018 – 60,731 miles
  • 2017 – 56,875 miles
  • 2016 – 53,820 miles
  • 2015 – 50,866 miles
  • 2014 – 48,427 miles
  • 2013 – 44,287 miles
  • 2012 – 36,560 miles
  • 2011 – 28,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps intensity reduced

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,939 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,939 miles
    Test number
    295455689401
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps intensity reduced

  2. Fail134,939 miles (+10,631)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,939 miles
    Test number
    482859106292
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps intensity reduced

  3. Pass124,308 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,308 miles
    Test number
    472975941796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,204 miles (+13,182)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,204 miles
    Test number
    154062287209
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass111,022 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    759681912921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,019 miles (+13,176)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    873380993028
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass97,843 miles (+12,253)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    551330111763
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh parking brake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak [gearbox]

  8. Pass85,590 miles (+13,646)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,590 miles
    Test number
    347679995234
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded

  9. Pass71,944 miles (+2,703)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    820422795896
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocakbsorber Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension cross beam slight corrosion

  10. Pass69,241 miles (+3,728)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    443144058359
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  11. Pass65,513 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    925103227940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,503 miles (+4,772)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    751892790550
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake. (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass60,731 miles (+1,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    863828193422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass59,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    768425658317
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail59,671 miles (+2,796)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    752469899706
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass56,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,875 miles
    Test number
    279702017533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,872 miles (+3,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,872 miles
    Test number
    272121073371
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass53,820 miles (+2,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,820 miles
    Test number
    949618458251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass50,866 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,866 miles
    Test number
    367498575055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass48,427 miles (+4,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,427 miles
    Test number
    759687084046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass44,287 miles (+7,727)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    439750383082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass36,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    195315572093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,560 miles (+8,092)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    198025572001
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass28,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,468 miles
    Test number
    777699681002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 JFU

Does LS08 JFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 JFU is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 JFU?
The MOT on LS08 JFU 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 LS08 JFU done?
LS08 JFU was recorded at 134,939 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,849 miles a year.
Has LS08 JFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 JFU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 JFU 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 LS08 JFU find?
LS08 JFU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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