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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

L31 SCUMOT history

L31 SCU is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L31 SCU silver Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,124 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SCU
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
29 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SCU was last recorded at 79,124 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 8,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,173 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,951 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,124 miles
  • 2025 – 70,173 miles
  • 2024 – 62,168 miles
  • 2023 – 53,620 miles
  • 2022 – 45,493 miles
  • 2021 – 36,117 miles
  • 2020 – 28,673 miles
  • 2019 – 26,297 miles
  • 2018 – 24,340 miles
  • 2017 – 21,017 miles
  • 2016 – 15,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,124 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Handbrake travel.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,124 miles (+8,951)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,124 miles
    Test number
    897100576320
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass70,173 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,173 miles
    Test number
    651236027952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Fail70,132 miles (+7,964)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    294533477992
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass62,168 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,168 miles
    Test number
    411537974610
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail62,165 miles (+8,545)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    727783652111
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass53,620 miles (+8,127)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,620 miles
    Test number
    411659279213
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass45,493 miles (+9,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    859213600019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
  8. Pass36,117 miles (+7,444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,117 miles
    Test number
    450965725757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass28,673 miles (+2,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,673 miles
    Test number
    760928437578
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished and cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass26,297 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    26,297 miles
    Test number
    726549866577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,340 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,340 miles
    Test number
    901426143534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,017 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,017 miles
    Test number
    131646745382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,827 miles
    Test number
    711347729836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 SCU

Does L31 SCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SCU is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SCU?
The MOT on L31 SCU is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SCU done?
L31 SCU was recorded at 79,124 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has L31 SCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SCU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 SCU 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 L31 SCU find?
L31 SCU passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 4 more.

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