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Suzuki Swift

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

K8 SGJMOT history

K8 SGJ is a black petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 13 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 172,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

K8 SGJ black Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,511 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 SGJ
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
13 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 SGJ was last recorded at 172,511 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
171,034 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,477 miles
Average per year
10,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,511 miles
  • 2025 – 171,034 miles
  • 2024 – 168,915 miles
  • 2023 – 165,816 miles
  • 2022 – 163,447 miles
  • 2021 – 156,798 miles
  • 2020 – 135,000 miles
  • 2019 – 117,548 miles
  • 2018 – 91,438 miles
  • 2017 – 81,342 miles
  • 2016 – 69,629 miles
  • 2015 – 53,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,511 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,511 miles
    Test number
    569767584113
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail172,511 miles (+1,477)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,511 miles
    Test number
    289488552032
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass171,034 miles (+2,119)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    171,034 miles
    Test number
    471656002261
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass168,915 miles (+3,099)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,915 miles
    Test number
    688762881176
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass165,816 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,816 miles
    Test number
    136298779402
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play detected when wheel rocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  6. Fail165,816 miles (+2,369)1 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,816 miles
    Test number
    848288702722
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play detected when wheel rocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  7. Pass163,447 miles (+6,649)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,447 miles
    Test number
    653739415379
    • AdvisoryFront axle corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs to axle and from axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs to axle and from axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  8. Pass156,798 miles (+21,798)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,798 miles
    Test number
    961865415881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,000 miles (+17,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,000 miles
    Test number
    434157470032
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass117,548 miles (+26,110)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    263016367606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    259530143969
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside and inner arch pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail91,438 miles (+10,096)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    256453378429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside and inner arch pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass81,342 miles (+11,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    613057590598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,629 miles (+16,331)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    133783213876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,298 miles
    Test number
    825363015065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 SGJ

Does K8 SGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 SGJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 SGJ?
The MOT on K8 SGJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 SGJ done?
K8 SGJ was recorded at 172,511 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 10,296 miles a year.
Has K8 SGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 SGJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 SGJ 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 K8 SGJ find?
K8 SGJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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