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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc

LP65 VHLMOT history

LP65 VHL is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 25 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 116,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LP65 VHL red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
116,602 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 VHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 VHL was last recorded at 116,602 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 5,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,091 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,511 miles
Average per year
9,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,602 miles
  • 2024 – 111,091 miles
  • 2023 – 104,203 miles
  • 2022 – 93,959 miles
  • 2021 – 81,341 miles
  • 2020 – 66,808 miles
  • 2019 – 49,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,602 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight drag on offside front wheel

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,602 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    897116268848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight drag on offside front wheel

  2. Fail116,602 miles (+5,511)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    374542768130
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight drag on offside front wheel

  3. Pass111,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,091 miles
    Test number
    590841359521
    • 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))

  4. Fail111,091 miles (+6,888)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,091 miles
    Test number
    381689515448
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass104,203 miles (+10,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    256379388171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass93,959 miles (+364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,959 miles
    Test number
    870399586663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail93,595 miles (+12,254)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,595 miles
    Test number
    775704224925
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass81,341 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,341 miles
    Test number
    601222581449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,422 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,422 miles
    Test number
    370151141562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,808 miles (+17,320)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,808 miles
    Test number
    258302459129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    596003813463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP65 VHL

Does LP65 VHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 VHL is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP65 VHL?
The MOT on LP65 VHL is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 VHL done?
LP65 VHL was recorded at 116,602 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 9,937 miles a year.
Has LP65 VHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 VHL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP65 VHL 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 LP65 VHL find?
LP65 VHL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 r16; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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