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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LB12 VCTMOT history

LB12 VCT is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,851 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VCT was last recorded at 69,851 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,168 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,683 miles
Average per year
4,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,851 miles
  • 2025 – 65,168 miles
  • 2024 – 59,356 miles
  • 2023 – 54,310 miles
  • 2022 – 49,554 miles
  • 2021 – 43,876 miles
  • 2020 – 36,765 miles
  • 2019 – 32,046 miles
  • 2018 – 26,909 miles
  • 2017 – 22,413 miles
  • 2016 – 18,975 miles
  • 2015 – 17,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,851 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly damaged / condensation etc. (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,851 miles
    Test number
    547166994524
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly damaged / condensation etc. (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Fail69,850 miles (+4,682)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    722244934243
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly damaged / condensation etc. (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass65,168 miles (+5,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,168 miles
    Test number
    157987117606
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass59,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,356 miles
    Test number
    355383523612
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail59,354 miles (+5,044)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    958596434326
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass54,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,310 miles
    Test number
    717423096757
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail54,306 miles (+4,752)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    715797727271
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass49,554 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,554 miles
    Test number
    897249806852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,551 miles (+5,675)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,551 miles
    Test number
    107197559354
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass43,876 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,876 miles
    Test number
    683817319138
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn
  11. Fail43,876 miles (+7,111)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,876 miles
    Test number
    961113188545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavilly cracked between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavilly cracked between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn
  12. Pass36,765 miles (+4,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    774275751207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged.front brake pads worn.
  13. Pass32,046 miles (+5,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,046 miles
    Test number
    456904200952
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp cracked.
    • AdvisoryService and park brake travel.
  14. Pass26,909 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,909 miles
    Test number
    532718395498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,413 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,413 miles
    Test number
    555048420443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,975 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,975 miles
    Test number
    987895308872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,513 miles
    Test number
    595621275158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VCT

Does LB12 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VCT is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VCT?
The MOT on LB12 VCT is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VCT done?
LB12 VCT was recorded at 69,851 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,702 miles a year.
Has LB12 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VCT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 VCT 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 LB12 VCT find?
LB12 VCT passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly damaged / condensation etc..

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