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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L3 KVKMOT history

L3 KVK is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 21 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L3 KVK red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,126 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KVK was last recorded at 116,126 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 10,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,682 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,444 miles
Average per year
8,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,126 miles
  • 2025 – 105,682 miles
  • 2024 – 94,969 miles
  • 2023 – 89,200 miles
  • 2022 – 80,902 miles
  • 2021 – 72,788 miles
  • 2020 – 71,355 miles
  • 2019 – 64,577 miles
  • 2018 – 55,732 miles
  • 2017 – 43,945 miles
  • 2016 – 37,586 miles
  • 2015 – 27,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front steering arm has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 1st stage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2nd stage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,126 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,126 miles
    Test number
    335637289347
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,126 miles (+10,444)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,126 miles
    Test number
    674057520198
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords expoded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,682 miles (+10,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,682 miles
    Test number
    964507345656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,969 miles (+5,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    304503399619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,200 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    490865353735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail89,200 miles (+8,298)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    762387949656
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass80,902 miles (+8,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    331804867909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,788 miles
    Test number
    507293430133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail72,788 miles (+1,433)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,788 miles
    Test number
    273792449449
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,355 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,355 miles
    Test number
    517389349102
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 1st stage (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2nd stage (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail71,355 miles (+6,778)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,355 miles
    Test number
    552720724343
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 1st stage (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2nd stage (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 1st stage (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2nd stage (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass64,577 miles (+8,845)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    443867483346
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass55,732 miles (+11,787)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    838248658116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    117368103435
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail43,945 miles (+6,359)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    216312988118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,586 miles (+9,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    695969421812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,699 miles
    Test number
    779842315095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 KVK

Does L3 KVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KVK is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KVK?
The MOT on L3 KVK is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KVK done?
L3 KVK was recorded at 116,126 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,034 miles a year.
Has L3 KVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KVK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 KVK 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 L3 KVK find?
L3 KVK passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 7 more.

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