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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L4 FAHMOT history

L4 FAH is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 8 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L4 FAH red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
87,108 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FAH
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
8 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FAH was last recorded at 87,108 miles on 28 May 2026, 4,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,408 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,700 miles
Average per year
6,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,108 miles
  • 2025 – 82,408 miles
  • 2024 – 66,053 miles
  • 2023 – 54,565 miles
  • 2022 – 44,866 miles
  • 2021 – 40,620 miles
  • 2020 – 37,158 miles
  • 2019 – 31,652 miles
  • 2018 – 29,288 miles
  • 2017 – 26,313 miles
  • 2016 – 22,832 miles
  • 2015 – 18,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,108 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle / area heavily corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside and nearside rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,108 miles (+4,700)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    999473157758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle / area heavily corroded

  2. Pass82,408 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    169922308914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail82,408 miles (+16,355)2 dangerous4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    683663065863
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass66,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    716246239860
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail66,053 miles (+11,488)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    828608645223
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass54,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    104738719675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,565 miles (+9,699)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    496981118674
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass44,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    769163531236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,866 miles (+4,246)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    322925114933
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked & perished to excess (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked & perished to excess (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass40,620 miles (+3,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    454465154037
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass37,158 miles (+5,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,158 miles
    Test number
    108190203945
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass31,652 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,652 miles
    Test number
    713293557770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,288 miles (+2,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,288 miles
    Test number
    417896184187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass26,313 miles (+3,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,313 miles
    Test number
    979888302956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass22,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,832 miles
    Test number
    635100727902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres perished

  16. Fail22,832 miles (+4,350)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,832 miles
    Test number
    954939411601
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres perished

  17. Pass18,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,482 miles
    Test number
    747919445118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 FAH

Does L4 FAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 FAH is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 FAH?
The MOT on L4 FAH is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 FAH done?
L4 FAH was recorded at 87,108 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 6,240 miles a year.
Has L4 FAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FAH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 FAH 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 L4 FAH find?
L4 FAH passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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