Suzuki Swift
Green · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
L118 EARMOT history
L118 EAR is a green petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,456 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 131,456 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,976 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L118 EAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Swift
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L118 EAR was last recorded at 131,456 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 13,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,413 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,043 miles
- Average per year
- 10,976 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,456 miles
- 2024 – 118,413 miles
- 2023 – 105,287 miles
- 2022 – 93,102 miles
- 2021 – 80,215 miles
- 2020 – 70,844 miles
- 2019 – 61,443 miles
- 2018 – 50,777 miles
- 2017 – 41,248 miles
- 2016 – 23,332 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,456 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,456 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 131,456 miles
- Test number
- 601628120666
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail131,449 miles (+13,036)2 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,449 miles
- Test number
- 799609443401
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low flat tyre on NS (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,413 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 118,413 miles
- Test number
- 747131744172
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Fail118,413 miles (+13,126)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,413 miles
- Test number
- 632624449985
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass105,287 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,287 miles
- Test number
- 414091870457
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail105,287 miles (+12,185)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,287 miles
- Test number
- 844167493019
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass93,102 miles (+12,887)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 93,102 miles
- Test number
- 195881036180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,215 miles
- Test number
- 354142056501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,215 miles (+9,371)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,215 miles
- Test number
- 426686000925
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass70,844 miles (+9,401)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 70,844 miles
- Test number
- 743047831223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,443 miles
- Test number
- 197850972028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,443 miles (+10,666)2 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,443 miles
- Test number
- 402611115335
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass50,777 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 50,777 miles
- Test number
- 163664115328
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,777 miles (+9,529)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,777 miles
- Test number
- 946327229901
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,248 miles (+9,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 41,248 miles
- Test number
- 996502397293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,569 miles (+8,237)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 31,569 miles
- Test number
- 810217090839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 23,332 miles
- Test number
- 294059157329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L118 EAR
- Does L118 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L118 EAR is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L118 EAR?
- The MOT on L118 EAR is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L118 EAR done?
- L118 EAR was recorded at 131,456 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 10,976 miles a year.
- Has L118 EAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L118 EAR has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L118 EAR 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 L118 EAR find?
- L118 EAR passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front nail in tyre, and 2 more.
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