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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.

L4 JAP white Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass61,676 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass35,065 miles (+9,389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,065 miles
    Test number
    769687077373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    122950820902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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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