Suzuki Swift
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
L31 BYJMOT history
L31 BYJ is a grey petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 92,385 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 92,385 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 13 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,830 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 BYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Swift
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 BYJ was last recorded at 92,385 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Dec 2020: 62,175 miles, lower than 604,494 miles on 16 Dec 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 92,342 miles · 22 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 43 miles
- Average per year
- 5,830 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,385 miles
- 2025 – 86,060 miles
- 2024 – 80,661 miles
- 2023 – 73,607 miles
- 2022 – 66,409 miles
- 2021 – 64,809 miles
- 2020 – 62,175 miles
- 2019 – 604,494 miles
- 2018 – 56,770 miles
- 2017 – 50,355 miles
- 2016 – 42,592 miles
- 2015 – 33,387 miles
- 2014 – 25,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,385 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear axle and inner sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
General surface rust on suspension and chassis
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,385 miles (+43)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 92,385 miles
- Test number
- 985998760894
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle and inner sills corroded
Fail92,342 miles (+6,282)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,342 miles
- Test number
- 172894644326
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded To and from first flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle and inner sills corroded
Pass86,060 miles (+5,399)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 86,060 miles
- Test number
- 634842589858
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
Pass80,661 miles (+7,054)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 80,661 miles
- Test number
- 430074846398
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,607 miles (+7,198)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 73,607 miles
- Test number
- 690655844078
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,409 miles (+1,600)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 66,409 miles
- Test number
- 958031069188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,809 miles (+2,634)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 64,809 miles
- Test number
- 469379656333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,175 miles (-542,319)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 62,175 miles
- Test number
- 362633908877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass604,494 miles (+547,724)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 604,494 miles
- Test number
- 899314601955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,770 miles (+6,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 56,770 miles
- Test number
- 340387760297
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroding at rear
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass50,355 miles (+7,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 50,355 miles
- Test number
- 370918809050
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,592 miles (+9,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 42,592 miles
- Test number
- 584984852108
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass33,387 miles (+8,179)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 33,387 miles
- Test number
- 798488041616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 25,208 miles
- Test number
- 267200754315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 BYJ
- Does L31 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BYJ is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 BYJ?
- The MOT on L31 BYJ is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 BYJ done?
- L31 BYJ was recorded at 92,385 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,830 miles a year.
- Has L31 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 BYJ has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 BYJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L31 BYJ find?
- L31 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust heavily corroded, and 1 more.
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