
Suzuki Swift
White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,242 cc
L4 JAPMOT history
L4 JAP is a white petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 7 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 61,676 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 61,676 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,514 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 JAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Swift
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 7 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 JAP was last recorded at 61,676 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 61,644 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 4,514 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,676 miles
- 2025 – 58,178 miles
- 2024 – 54,901 miles
- 2023 – 52,439 miles
- 2022 – 49,728 miles
- 2021 – 47,132 miles
- 2020 – 44,986 miles
- 2019 – 35,065 miles
- 2018 – 25,676 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 7 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,676 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 61,676 miles
- Test number
- 720186294425
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail61,644 miles (+3,466)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,644 miles
- Test number
- 736810726066
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested condition of brake discs (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,178 miles (+3,277)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 58,178 miles
- Test number
- 869992786079
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,901 miles (+2,462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 54,901 miles
- Test number
- 821355158927
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,439 miles (+2,711)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 52,439 miles
- Test number
- 413117889910
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,728 miles (+2,596)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 49,728 miles
- Test number
- 763345246716
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass47,132 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 47,132 miles
- Test number
- 197368914361
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail47,132 miles (+2,146)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,132 miles
- Test number
- 561246482499
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,986 miles (+9,921)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 44,986 miles
- Test number
- 499354156569
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,065 miles (+9,389)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 35,065 miles
- Test number
- 769687077373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 25,676 miles
- Test number
- 122950820902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,676 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,676 miles
- Test number
- 206508787230
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Questions about L4 JAP
- Does L4 JAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 JAP is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 JAP?
- The MOT on L4 JAP is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 JAP done?
- L4 JAP was recorded at 61,676 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,514 miles a year.
- Has L4 JAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 JAP has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 JAP 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 JAP find?
- L4 JAP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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