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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LS12 ULUMOT history

LS12 ULU is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 219,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LS12 ULU red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
219,259 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ULU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ULU was last recorded at 219,259 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2024: 210,999 miles, lower than 211,999 miles on 18 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
215,912 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,347 miles
Average per year
15,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,259 miles
  • 2025 – 215,912 miles
  • 2024 – 210,999 miles
  • 2023 – 197,230 miles
  • 2022 – 185,585 miles
  • 2021 – 166,887 miles
  • 2020 – 157,096 miles
  • 2019 – 125,733 miles
  • 2018 – 107,385 miles
  • 2017 – 87,291 miles
  • 2016 – 68,244 miles
  • 2015 – 49,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,259 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    219,259 miles
    Test number
    973347694965
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail219,259 miles (+3,347)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,259 miles
    Test number
    218638732435
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass215,912 miles (+4,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    215,912 miles
    Test number
    722158009880
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass210,999 miles (-1,000)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    210,999 miles
    Test number
    220310318877
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail211,999 miles (+14,769)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,999 miles
    Test number
    400482340643
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass197,230 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    197,230 miles
    Test number
    392957441699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail197,211 miles (+11,626)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,211 miles
    Test number
    517423663504
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass185,585 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    185,585 miles
    Test number
    394097760256
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail185,515 miles (+18,628)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,515 miles
    Test number
    940062338612
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass166,887 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    166,887 miles
    Test number
    849458357254
    • AdvisoryBoth front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating (splitting)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre (centre) tread (tyre perishing)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bumper poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance on max limits
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack-end

  11. Fail166,887 miles (+9,791)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,887 miles
    Test number
    871363626053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low Main adjuster insecure (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating (splitting)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre (centre) tread (tyre perishing)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bumper poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance on max limits
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack-end

  12. Pass157,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,096 miles
    Test number
    538906035944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail157,096 miles (+31,363)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,096 miles
    Test number
    848529247579
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass125,733 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,733 miles
    Test number
    695457696443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,434 miles (+18,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,434 miles
    Test number
    706677060159
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  16. Pass107,385 miles (+20,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,385 miles
    Test number
    333779496515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTraction warning light on.

  17. Pass87,291 miles (+19,047)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,291 miles
    Test number
    810698507358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,244 miles (+18,930)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,244 miles
    Test number
    458739352097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,314 miles
    Test number
    636248075010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ULU

Does LS12 ULU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ULU is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ULU?
The MOT on LS12 ULU is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ULU done?
LS12 ULU was recorded at 219,259 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 15,055 miles a year.
Has LS12 ULU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ULU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 ULU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 ULU find?
LS12 ULU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 1 more.

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