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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,490 cc

L23 ALAMOT history

L23 ALA is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 3 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L23 ALA 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,805 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ALA was last recorded at 134,805 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 5,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,393 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,412 miles
Average per year
6,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,805 miles
  • 2025 – 129,393 miles
  • 2024 – 122,433 miles
  • 2023 – 118,861 miles
  • 2022 – 115,622 miles
  • 2021 – 110,320 miles
  • 2020 – 104,622 miles
  • 2019 – 99,335 miles
  • 2018 – 85,562 miles
  • 2017 – 74,657 miles
  • 2015 – 71,276 miles
  • 2014 – 61,788 miles
  • 2013 – 55,162 miles
  • 2012 – 47,276 miles
  • 2011 – 42,988 miles
  • 2010 – 37,672 miles
  • 2009 – 31,395 miles
  • 2008 – 25,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,805 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,805 miles (+5,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,805 miles
    Test number
    353267255365
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,393 miles
    Test number
    167918296353
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail129,393 miles (+6,960)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,393 miles
    Test number
    682151146479
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,433 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,433 miles
    Test number
    688006557904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,861 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,861 miles
    Test number
    156133857931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    936429895168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,622 miles (+5,302)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    603767989960
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,320 miles (+5,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,320 miles
    Test number
    560395533638
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass104,622 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,622 miles
    Test number
    899220611112
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,621 miles (+5,286)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    357922667241
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass99,335 miles (+13,773)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    651712906377
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor corrosion (1.1.9 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    155573319320
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping

  13. Fail85,562 miles (+10,905)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    236391465676
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping

  14. Pass74,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    767441138689
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  15. Fail74,657 miles (+3,381)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    470422828245
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  16. Pass71,276 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,276 miles
    Test number
    950758484822
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail71,266 miles (+9,478)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,266 miles
    Test number
    545695771920
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass61,788 miles (+6,626)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,788 miles
    Test number
    549383044301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,162 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,162 miles
    Test number
    488923533465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail55,162 miles (+7,886)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,162 miles
    Test number
    448733533462
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass47,276 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,276 miles
    Test number
    127572942335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Fail47,276 miles (+4,288)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,276 miles
    Test number
    339662142332
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass42,988 miles (+5,316)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    429119431411
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass37,672 miles (+6,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    741720940332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,395 miles (+5,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,395 miles
    Test number
    871842449366
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass25,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,574 miles
    Test number
    381103838326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 ALA

Does L23 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ALA is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ALA?
The MOT on L23 ALA is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 ALA done?
L23 ALA was recorded at 134,805 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,144 miles a year.
Has L23 ALA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ALA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 ALA 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 L23 ALA find?
L23 ALA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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