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Suzuki Swift

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

K21 HKEMOT history

K21 HKE is a black petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

K21 HKE black Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,299 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 HKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 HKE was last recorded at 104,299 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,299 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,299 miles
  • 2025 – 102,273 miles
  • 2024 – 100,011 miles
  • 2023 – 83,487 miles
  • 2022 – 67,698 miles
  • 2021 – 55,943 miles
  • 2020 – 50,035 miles
  • 2019 – 41,886 miles
  • 2018 – 35,998 miles
  • 2017 – 31,752 miles
  • 2016 – 25,935 miles
  • 2015 – 21,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,299 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,299 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    349615224424
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,299 miles (+2,026)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    245273666009
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,273 miles (+2,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    547321439772
    • 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))

  4. Pass100,011 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,011 miles
    Test number
    755090619538
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail100,011 miles (+16,524)4 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,011 miles
    Test number
    639968829062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,487 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    963851260439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light inop

  7. Fail83,487 miles (+15,789)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    409552323265
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light inop

  8. Pass67,698 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,698 miles
    Test number
    961046972314
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps different blubs

  9. Fail67,698 miles (+11,755)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,698 miles
    Test number
    268363741312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps different blubs

  10. Pass55,943 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    974907427171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,035 miles (+8,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    196808988993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,886 miles (+5,888)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,886 miles
    Test number
    443648561731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,998 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    145273245748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,752 miles (+5,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,752 miles
    Test number
    503240233305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass25,935 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,935 miles
    Test number
    795184453608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail25,912 miles (+4,532)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,912 miles
    Test number
    984945788271
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass21,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,380 miles
    Test number
    145709655457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 HKE

Does K21 HKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 HKE is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 HKE?
The MOT on K21 HKE is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 HKE done?
K21 HKE was recorded at 104,299 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has K21 HKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 HKE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 HKE 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 K21 HKE find?
K21 HKE passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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