Suzuki logo

Suzuki Swift

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

L20 EJLMOT history

L20 EJL is a white petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 20 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L20 EJL white Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,846 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,806 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L20 EJL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L20 EJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 EJL was last recorded at 109,846 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,845 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,846 miles
  • 2025 – 96,801 miles
  • 2024 – 87,737 miles
  • 2023 – 77,708 miles
  • 2022 – 69,909 miles
  • 2021 – 61,184 miles
  • 2020 – 53,002 miles
  • 2019 – 44,155 miles
  • 2018 – 36,450 miles
  • 2017 – 28,115 miles
  • 2016 – 19,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,846 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,846 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,846 miles
    Test number
    898599096449
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  2. Fail109,845 miles (+13,044)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,845 miles
    Test number
    404304211711
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  3. Pass96,801 miles (+9,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    609731555407
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,737 miles (+10,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,737 miles
    Test number
    539340238522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,708 miles (+7,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    824894587236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,909 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    350453811255
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail69,786 miles (+8,602)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,786 miles
    Test number
    502116709830
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass61,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    806905919517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail61,184 miles (+8,182)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    955123755303
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,002 miles (+8,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    760235852853
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,155 miles (+7,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    833784639436
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing close on outside edge also nail in tyre

  12. Pass36,450 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,450 miles
    Test number
    814014447263
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail36,445 miles (+8,330)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,445 miles
    Test number
    638342725684
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass28,115 miles (+8,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,115 miles
    Test number
    426892842588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

  15. Pass19,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,940 miles
    Test number
    626725397029
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowuing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is also Perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Perished

Questions about L20 EJL

Does L20 EJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 EJL is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 EJL?
The MOT on L20 EJL is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 EJL done?
L20 EJL was recorded at 109,846 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 8,806 miles a year.
Has L20 EJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 EJL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 EJL 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 L20 EJL find?
L20 EJL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive sump area; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L20E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.