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Suzuki Swift

Orange · Petrol · 2010 · 1,490 cc

L5 ETAMOT history

L5 ETA is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 32,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L5 ETA orange Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
32,325 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ETA was last recorded at 32,325 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,185 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,140 miles
Average per year
1,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,325 miles
  • 2025 – 31,185 miles
  • 2024 – 29,598 miles
  • 2023 – 28,571 miles
  • 2022 – 27,519 miles
  • 2021 – 25,676 miles
  • 2020 – 23,085 miles
  • 2019 – 20,869 miles
  • 2018 – 19,538 miles
  • 2017 – 18,901 miles
  • 2016 – 17,659 miles
  • 2015 – 16,846 miles
  • 2014 – 15,887 miles
  • 2013 – 14,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,325 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,325 miles (+1,140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    815204292038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass31,185 miles (+1,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    929004751483
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK, DATE CODES ARE 51/16 AND 01/17
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN DOWN TO 3MM

  3. Pass29,598 miles (+1,027)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    29,598 miles
    Test number
    257549841212
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass28,571 miles (+106)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    28,571 miles
    Test number
    342668231739
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail28,465 miles (+946)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,465 miles
    Test number
    387131510564
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding BOTH BRAKES BINDING (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass27,519 miles (+1,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    27,519 miles
    Test number
    599112208960
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass25,676 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    174969511034
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail25,676 miles (+2,591)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    914435878962
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass23,085 miles (+2,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    23,085 miles
    Test number
    258295405424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass20,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,869 miles
    Test number
    936107378776
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass damaged

  11. Fail20,863 miles (+1,325)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,863 miles
    Test number
    746041060138
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass damaged

  12. Pass19,538 miles (+637)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,538 miles
    Test number
    200070747706
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass18,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,901 miles
    Test number
    106558622445
    • AdvisoryFront REGISTRATION PLATE LOOSE.
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail18,901 miles (+1,242)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,901 miles
    Test number
    492255147687
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront REGISTRATION PLATE LOOSE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.1mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

  15. Pass17,659 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,659 miles
    Test number
    912711364613
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass16,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,846 miles
    Test number
    136776565174
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail16,846 miles (+959)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,846 miles
    Test number
    289636665151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass15,887 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,887 miles
    Test number
    237738874146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,567 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,567 miles
    Test number
    285642283453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    14,113 miles
    Test number
    425238623043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 ETA

Does L5 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ETA is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ETA?
The MOT on L5 ETA is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ETA done?
L5 ETA was recorded at 32,325 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,359 miles a year.
Has L5 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ETA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 ETA 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 L5 ETA find?
L5 ETA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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