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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,586 cc

J9 NBRMOT history

J9 NBR is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

J9 NBR silver Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,972 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 NBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 NBR was last recorded at 146,972 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,852 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
10,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,972 miles
  • 2025 – 144,852 miles
  • 2024 – 139,383 miles
  • 2022 – 134,900 miles
  • 2021 – 127,551 miles
  • 2020 – 116,510 miles
  • 2019 – 99,709 miles
  • 2018 – 92,684 miles
  • 2017 – 83,662 miles
  • 2016 – 71,393 miles
  • 2015 – 53,098 miles
  • 2014 – 29,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,972 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,972 miles (+2,120)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,972 miles
    Test number
    506058541307
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded
  2. Pass144,852 miles (+5,469)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,852 miles
    Test number
    220050930014
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top cup corroding
  3. Pass139,383 miles (+4,483)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,383 miles
    Test number
    870820364608
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear Coil spring modified
  4. Pass134,900 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,900 miles
    Test number
    935630803807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,771 miles (+7,220)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,771 miles
    Test number
    793344271336
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass127,551 miles (+11,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,551 miles
    Test number
    808417352994
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass116,510 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,510 miles
    Test number
    358890551141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail116,481 miles (+16,772)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,481 miles
    Test number
    666838078947
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass99,709 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    850471628030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,684 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    668763321602
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Fail92,611 miles (+8,949)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    102059485376
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass83,662 miles (+12,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    685710271443
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass71,393 miles (+18,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,393 miles
    Test number
    479023758595
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass53,098 miles (+23,632)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,098 miles
    Test number
    350555010325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,466 miles
    Test number
    179564754251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 NBR

Does J9 NBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 NBR is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 NBR?
The MOT on J9 NBR is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 NBR done?
J9 NBR was recorded at 146,972 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 10,347 miles a year.
Has J9 NBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 NBR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 NBR 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 J9 NBR find?
J9 NBR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; vehicle underside corroded.

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