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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2009 · 1,490 cc

K80 VLHMOT history

K80 VLH is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

K80 VLH orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,895 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 VLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 VLH was last recorded at 94,895 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 10,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,070 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,825 miles
Average per year
5,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,895 miles
  • 2025 – 84,070 miles
  • 2024 – 71,500 miles
  • 2023 – 67,407 miles
  • 2022 – 62,842 miles
  • 2021 – 59,016 miles
  • 2020 – 56,077 miles
  • 2019 – 52,297 miles
  • 2018 – 47,622 miles
  • 2017 – 43,372 miles
  • 2016 – 38,370 miles
  • 2015 – 34,742 miles
  • 2014 – 29,998 miles
  • 2013 – 25,337 miles
  • 2012 – 20,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,895 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,895 miles (+10,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,895 miles
    Test number
    189777050750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass84,070 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    475295902012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail83,958 miles (+12,458)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,958 miles
    Test number
    587051321651
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass71,500 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    276195411006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail71,500 miles (+4,093)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    853084794022
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass67,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    492649137968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,407 miles (+4,565)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    561975253258
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass62,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    512253944898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,842 miles (+3,826)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    574407266324
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,016 miles
    Test number
    950299294007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail59,016 miles (+2,939)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,016 miles
    Test number
    186311000336
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass56,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    695410534146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to n/s front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail56,077 miles (+3,780)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    588726819372
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to n/s front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass52,297 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    990722347933
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to n/s front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail52,297 miles (+4,675)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    974928832459
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to n/s front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass47,622 miles (+4,250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,622 miles
    Test number
    326336817290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPipe into back box corroded

  17. Pass43,372 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    422512896782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,370 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,370 miles
    Test number
    896366296898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,742 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,742 miles
    Test number
    919424854963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,998 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,998 miles
    Test number
    529138334299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,337 miles (+5,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,337 miles
    Test number
    406567623254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,223 miles
    Test number
    378809422292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K80 VLH

Does K80 VLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 VLH is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 VLH?
The MOT on K80 VLH is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 VLH done?
K80 VLH was recorded at 94,895 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,272 miles a year.
Has K80 VLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 VLH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K80 VLH 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 K80 VLH find?
K80 VLH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

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