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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,586 cc

J8 BBPMOT history

J8 BBP is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 6 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

J8 BBP red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
39,368 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BBP was last recorded at 39,368 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,303 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
2,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,368 miles
  • 2025 – 32,262 miles
  • 2024 – 24,272 miles
  • 2023 – 18,619 miles
  • 2022 – 16,784 miles
  • 2021 – 16,241 miles
  • 2020 – 15,713 miles
  • 2019 – 15,234 miles
  • 2018 – 14,544 miles
  • 2017 – 13,785 miles
  • 2016 – 12,656 miles
  • 2015 – 11,637 miles
  • 2014 – 10,700 miles
  • 2013 – 9,777 miles
  • 2012 – 8,992 miles
  • 2011 – 8,322 miles
  • 2010 – 7,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,368 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,368 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    433993341551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail39,303 miles (+7,041)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,303 miles
    Test number
    723485189672
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass32,262 miles (+7,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    32,262 miles
    Test number
    452878353951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass24,272 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    415844997779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    18,619 miles
    Test number
    775022585441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail18,619 miles (+1,835)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,619 miles
    Test number
    325448201274
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass16,784 miles (+543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    16,784 miles
    Test number
    984545598450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass16,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    16,241 miles
    Test number
    582919688198
    • 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))
  9. Fail16,241 miles (+528)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,241 miles
    Test number
    159022466319
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  10. Pass15,713 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    15,713 miles
    Test number
    604053134396
    • 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))
  11. Pass15,234 miles (+690)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    15,234 miles
    Test number
    408941676995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass14,544 miles (+759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,544 miles
    Test number
    506528464677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall light cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall light cracking
  13. Pass13,785 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,785 miles
    Test number
    666812166277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,656 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,656 miles
    Test number
    715259945669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,637 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    11,637 miles
    Test number
    286200585015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,700 miles (+923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,700 miles
    Test number
    268737064065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass9,777 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,777 miles
    Test number
    599678863083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,992 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    8,992 miles
    Test number
    617587772042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,322 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,322 miles
    Test number
    245433581001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    7,073 miles
    Test number
    280816970052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BBP

Does J8 BBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BBP is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BBP?
The MOT on J8 BBP is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BBP done?
J8 BBP was recorded at 39,368 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,008 miles a year.
Has J8 BBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BBP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 BBP 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 J8 BBP find?
J8 BBP passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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