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Suzuki Swift

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

L15 WREMOT history

L15 WRE is a black petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L15 WRE black Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,664 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 WRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 WRE was last recorded at 123,664 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 6,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,268 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,396 miles
Average per year
6,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,664 miles
  • 2025 – 117,268 miles
  • 2024 – 110,050 miles
  • 2023 – 104,685 miles
  • 2022 – 100,551 miles
  • 2021 – 94,384 miles
  • 2020 – 86,604 miles
  • 2019 – 82,250 miles
  • 2018 – 78,431 miles
  • 2017 – 73,860 miles
  • 2016 – 67,466 miles
  • 2015 – 59,844 miles
  • 2014 – 53,669 miles
  • 2013 – 45,507 miles
  • 2012 – 34,763 miles
  • 2011 – 23,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,664 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,664 miles
    Test number
    357938874888
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail123,663 miles (+6,395)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,663 miles
    Test number
    142870326212
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass117,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,268 miles
    Test number
    331946172624
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail117,268 miles (+7,218)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,268 miles
    Test number
    733354189827
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,050 miles (+5,365)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    453474766132
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,685 miles
    Test number
    892671700536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,685 miles (+4,134)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,685 miles
    Test number
    540888342185
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass100,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,551 miles
    Test number
    493462219213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail100,551 miles (+6,167)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,551 miles
    Test number
    719718042724
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass94,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    187090531185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail94,384 miles (+32)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    447062085987
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail94,352 miles (+30)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,352 miles
    Test number
    875836991930
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail94,322 miles (+7,718)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    561790460385
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass86,604 miles (+4,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,604 miles
    Test number
    206418224434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative

  15. Pass82,250 miles (+3,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    280421822438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass78,431 miles (+4,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,431 miles
    Test number
    862559748529
    • AdvisoryExhaust system insecure rear box

  17. Pass73,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    996758680189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail73,860 miles (+6,394)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    797471181436
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass67,466 miles (+7,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    183389709615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass59,844 miles (+6,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,844 miles
    Test number
    408313335024
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass53,669 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,669 miles
    Test number
    176580854464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,507 miles (+10,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    249503993022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass34,763 miles (+11,349)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,763 miles
    Test number
    176654892495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass23,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,414 miles
    Test number
    306178371035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L15 WRE

Does L15 WRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 WRE is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 WRE?
The MOT on L15 WRE is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 WRE done?
L15 WRE was recorded at 123,664 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 6,650 miles a year.
Has L15 WRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 WRE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 WRE 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 L15 WRE find?
L15 WRE passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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