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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,328 cc

L4 STMMOT history

L4 STM is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 23 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L4 STM orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,056 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 STM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 STM was last recorded at 69,056 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,375 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
3,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,056 miles
  • 2025 – 66,375 miles
  • 2024 – 64,227 miles
  • 2023 – 62,388 miles
  • 2022 – 60,528 miles
  • 2021 – 59,954 miles
  • 2020 – 54,972 miles
  • 2019 – 48,971 miles
  • 2018 – 45,641 miles
  • 2017 – 40,986 miles
  • 2016 – 36,097 miles
  • 2015 – 27,464 miles
  • 2014 – 23,883 miles
  • 2013 – 20,986 miles
  • 2012 – 18,294 miles
  • 2010 – 13,410 miles
  • 2009 – 10,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,056 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlights present poor image
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Pet seat cover on seat so unable to test seat belt security
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Various metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,056 miles (+2,681)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,056 miles
    Test number
    703432894426
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlights present poor image
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Pet seat cover on seat so unable to test seat belt security
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  2. Pass66,375 miles (+2,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,375 miles
    Test number
    215636787731
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield is loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  3. Pass64,227 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,227 miles
    Test number
    882313816464
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail64,210 miles (+1,822)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,210 miles
    Test number
    776326391112
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass62,388 miles (+1,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    617785228976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    293755927320
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  7. Fail60,528 miles (+574)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    141466832443
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  8. Pass59,954 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    600219133580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail59,949 miles (+4,977)1 dangerous4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,949 miles
    Test number
    315865064127
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass54,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    596596373351
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisorySlight bind n/s/r brake

  11. Fail54,972 miles (+6,001)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    171832454803
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisorySlight bind n/s/r brake

  12. Pass48,971 miles (+3,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,971 miles
    Test number
    825393317320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrision

  13. Pass45,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    436594110812
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded

  14. Fail45,638 miles (+4,652)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,638 miles
    Test number
    865945859870
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded

  15. Pass40,986 miles (+4,889)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    656474894544
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded on the inner faces
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe along rear axle slightly corroded

  16. Pass36,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,097 miles
    Test number
    473355107506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,097 miles (+3,124)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,097 miles
    Test number
    299565647582
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass32,973 miles (+5,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,973 miles
    Test number
    490517303600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Washer jet inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind

  19. Pass27,464 miles (+3,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,464 miles
    Test number
    447250345017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass23,883 miles (+2,897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,883 miles
    Test number
    428293064095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass20,986 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,986 miles
    Test number
    889363963092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,294 miles (+4,884)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,294 miles
    Test number
    306367062061
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass13,410 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,410 miles
    Test number
    604131360280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail13,408 miles (+2,578)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,408 miles
    Test number
    191957350268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass10,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,830 miles
    Test number
    981259059259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 STM

Does L4 STM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 STM is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 STM?
The MOT on L4 STM is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 STM done?
L4 STM was recorded at 69,056 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,425 miles a year.
Has L4 STM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 STM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 STM 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 STM find?
L4 STM passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlights present poor image; nearside front pet seat cover on seat so unable to test seat belt security, and 6 more.

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