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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

K18 NKJMOT history

K18 NKJ is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

K18 NKJ red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,319 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 NKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 NKJ was last recorded at 125,319 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 9,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,625 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,694 miles
Average per year
6,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,319 miles
  • 2025 – 115,625 miles
  • 2024 – 108,138 miles
  • 2023 – 99,050 miles
  • 2022 – 90,423 miles
  • 2021 – 83,054 miles
  • 2020 – 80,023 miles
  • 2019 – 78,425 miles
  • 2018 – 70,898 miles
  • 2017 – 63,191 miles
  • 2016 – 61,358 miles
  • 2015 – 54,672 miles
  • 2014 – 47,135 miles
  • 2013 – 40,051 miles
  • 2012 – 31,884 miles
  • 2011 – 24,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing as slight play
  • AdvisoryBoth hand brake cable mountings 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,319 miles (+9,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,319 miles
    Test number
    299168885824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing as slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth hand brake cable mountings corroded
  2. Pass115,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,625 miles
    Test number
    256827070290
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail115,624 miles (+7,486)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,624 miles
    Test number
    156677886697
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,138 miles (+9,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,138 miles
    Test number
    489714182444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass99,050 miles (+8,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,050 miles
    Test number
    671700514740
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section blowing also hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass90,423 miles (+7,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,423 miles
    Test number
    884887787050
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  7. Pass83,054 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,054 miles
    Test number
    775525358944
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  8. Pass80,023 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,023 miles
    Test number
    588092770068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,022 miles (+1,597)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,022 miles
    Test number
    771580320108
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  10. Pass78,425 miles (+7,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,425 miles
    Test number
    791183426681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass70,898 miles (+7,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,898 miles
    Test number
    353787141524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass63,191 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    613637047478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,358 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,358 miles
    Test number
    810888522350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,672 miles (+7,537)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,672 miles
    Test number
    946861259707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,135 miles (+7,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,135 miles
    Test number
    807679314304
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass40,051 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    958070123375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,884 miles
    Test number
    207084822375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,884 miles (+7,427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,884 miles
    Test number
    738294922358
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  19. Pass24,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,457 miles
    Test number
    537768531234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 NKJ

Does K18 NKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 NKJ is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 NKJ?
The MOT on K18 NKJ is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 NKJ done?
K18 NKJ was recorded at 125,319 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,696 miles a year.
Has K18 NKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 NKJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 NKJ 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 K18 NKJ find?
K18 NKJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing as slight play; both hand brake cable mountings corroded.

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