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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,586 cc

J8 EOWMOT history

J8 EOW is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

J8 EOW red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2025
Mileage
119,291 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EOW was last recorded at 119,291 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,232 miles · 1 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
6,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,291 miles
  • 2023 – 119,232 miles
  • 2022 – 116,692 miles
  • 2021 – 115,640 miles
  • 2020 – 113,794 miles
  • 2019 – 111,043 miles
  • 2018 – 107,778 miles
  • 2017 – 104,060 miles
  • 2016 – 100,243 miles
  • 2015 – 93,873 miles
  • 2014 – 85,982 miles
  • 2013 – 77,336 miles
  • 2012 – 64,369 miles
  • 2011 – 51,322 miles
  • 2010 – 39,822 miles
  • 2009 – 30,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,291 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,291 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,291 miles
    Test number
    922890025782
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,232 miles (+2,540)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,232 miles
    Test number
    870662309498
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,692 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    504397608600
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail116,691 miles (+1,051)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,691 miles
    Test number
    718331722235
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,640 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,640 miles
    Test number
    460748463422
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail115,638 miles (+1,844)1 dangerous13 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,638 miles
    Test number
    563304011614
    • DangerousRear spoiler dangerous
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Body component insecure valance / spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,794 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,794 miles
    Test number
    940922412841
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front spoiler (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,794 miles (+2,751)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,794 miles
    Test number
    965885036385
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front spoiler (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,043 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,043 miles
    Test number
    636122179757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail111,037 miles (+3,259)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,037 miles
    Test number
    957412612588
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass107,778 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,778 miles
    Test number
    469363391165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,060 miles
    Test number
    678675262476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail104,054 miles (+3,811)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,054 miles
    Test number
    998865118740
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass100,243 miles (+6,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,243 miles
    Test number
    723901600273
    • AdvisoryGeneral age and wear to suspension components
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to exhaust system

  15. Pass93,873 miles (+7,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,873 miles
    Test number
    512235776309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,982 miles (+8,646)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,982 miles
    Test number
    449841714363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system corroding in places
    • NoteManagement light on

  17. Pass77,336 miles (+12,967)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    145252823385
    • NoteExhaust corroding in places
    • NoteManagement light on

  18. Pass64,369 miles (+13,047)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    876977312356
    • NoteExhaust corroding in places
    • NoteFront discs corroding/slight lip
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  19. Pass51,322 miles (+11,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,322 miles
    Test number
    857637921381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,822 miles (+9,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,822 miles
    Test number
    354376020318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,684 miles
    Test number
    180345839362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 EOW

Does J8 EOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 EOW expired on 11 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 EOW?
The MOT on J8 EOW expired on 11 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 EOW done?
J8 EOW was recorded at 119,291 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 6,241 miles a year.
Has J8 EOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EOW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 EOW 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 EOW find?
J8 EOW passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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