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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,490 cc

L13 MRGMOT history

L13 MRG is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L13 MRG red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,650 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MRG was last recorded at 66,650 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,628 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,650 miles
  • 2025 – 64,499 miles
  • 2024 – 62,309 miles
  • 2023 – 60,050 miles
  • 2022 – 58,305 miles
  • 2021 – 56,363 miles
  • 2020 – 55,389 miles
  • 2019 – 49,513 miles
  • 2018 – 44,924 miles
  • 2017 – 41,636 miles
  • 2016 – 38,429 miles
  • 2015 – 34,082 miles
  • 2014 – 29,717 miles
  • 2013 – 24,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,650 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,650 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,650 miles
    Test number
    369569248736
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail66,628 miles (+2,129)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    884295171964
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass64,499 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,499 miles
    Test number
    978292233160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail64,491 miles (+2,182)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    745308905683
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass62,309 miles (+2,259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,309 miles
    Test number
    738794375890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass60,050 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    461501143203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail60,038 miles (+1,733)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,038 miles
    Test number
    766628681369
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,305 miles (+1,942)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,305 miles
    Test number
    821148244761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass56,363 miles (+974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,363 miles
    Test number
    268897145749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding

  10. Pass55,389 miles (+5,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,389 miles
    Test number
    861652383608
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass49,513 miles (+4,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    249375814216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass44,924 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    209215545768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    702290433501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,636 miles (+3,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    778136796417
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass38,429 miles (+4,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,429 miles
    Test number
    244914192699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass34,082 miles (+4,365)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,082 miles
    Test number
    886395315134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass29,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,717 miles
    Test number
    506236914149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,717 miles (+5,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,717 miles
    Test number
    555666014163
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass24,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,629 miles
    Test number
    697468333155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,629 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,629 miles
    Test number
    838038333126
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L13 MRG

Does L13 MRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MRG is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 MRG?
The MOT on L13 MRG is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MRG done?
L13 MRG was recorded at 66,650 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,281 miles a year.
Has L13 MRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MRG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 MRG 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 L13 MRG find?
L13 MRG passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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