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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LP12 ERVMOT history

LP12 ERV is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 14 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 36,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LP12 ERV silver Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
36,983 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ERV
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
14 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ERV was last recorded at 36,983 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,458 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
2,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,983 miles
  • 2025 – 36,458 miles
  • 2024 – 34,078 miles
  • 2023 – 29,561 miles
  • 2022 – 24,856 miles
  • 2021 – 22,733 miles
  • 2020 – 21,729 miles
  • 2019 – 20,931 miles
  • 2018 – 18,074 miles
  • 2017 – 12,056 miles
  • 2016 – 8,623 miles
  • 2015 – 7,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (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.

  • Free play on handbrake

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,983 miles (+525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    789359519545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass36,458 miles (+2,380)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    491296592344
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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. Pass34,078 miles (+4,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    34,078 miles
    Test number
    357564945075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass29,561 miles (+4,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    29,561 miles
    Test number
    224737237731
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to warning (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFree play on handbrake
  5. Pass24,856 miles (+2,123)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    24,856 miles
    Test number
    584363831063
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFree play on handbrake
  6. Pass22,733 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,733 miles
    Test number
    235984821983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,729 miles (+798)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,729 miles
    Test number
    100620627172
    • 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 rim protector not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFree play on handbrake
  8. Pass20,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,931 miles
    Test number
    242898840603
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFree play on handbrake
  9. Fail20,931 miles (+2,857)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,931 miles
    Test number
    449256288350
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFree play on handbrake
  10. Pass18,074 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    18,074 miles
    Test number
    735868211560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,056 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    12,056 miles
    Test number
    322836618324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,623 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    8,623 miles
    Test number
    494502446909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    7,152 miles
    Test number
    229848205279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 ERV

Does LP12 ERV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ERV is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ERV?
The MOT on LP12 ERV is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ERV done?
LP12 ERV was recorded at 36,983 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,855 miles a year.
Has LP12 ERV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ERV has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LP12 ERV 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 LP12 ERV find?
LP12 ERV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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