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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

L18 CEXMOT history

L18 CEX is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 9 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 128,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L18 CEX silver Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,742 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CEX was last recorded at 128,742 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,651 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,091 miles
Average per year
7,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,742 miles
  • 2025 – 126,651 miles
  • 2023 – 124,891 miles
  • 2022 – 112,550 miles
  • 2021 – 105,200 miles
  • 2020 – 97,110 miles
  • 2019 – 87,907 miles
  • 2018 – 78,480 miles
  • 2017 – 78,467 miles
  • 2016 – 55,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,742 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,742 miles
    Test number
    769423129216
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail128,742 miles (+2,091)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,742 miles
    Test number
    351518733820
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,651 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,651 miles
    Test number
    555334364734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,891 miles
    Test number
    432842004971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,891 miles (+12,341)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,891 miles
    Test number
    645220780378
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass112,550 miles (+7,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    427410606774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,200 miles (+8,090)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,200 miles
    Test number
    788578256570
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,110 miles (+9,203)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,110 miles
    Test number
    675576423959
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,907 miles (+9,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,907 miles
    Test number
    791766914279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass78,480 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    245978912403
    • AdvisoryWet test !!!

  11. Pass78,467 miles (+22,623)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,467 miles
    Test number
    517716710410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,844 miles
    Test number
    600580984624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CEX

Does L18 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CEX is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CEX?
The MOT on L18 CEX is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 CEX done?
L18 CEX was recorded at 128,742 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,515 miles a year.
Has L18 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CEX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 CEX 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 L18 CEX find?
L18 CEX passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded.

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