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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,328 cc

S12 RFSMOT history

S12 RFS is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

S12 RFS red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
117,771 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RFS was last recorded at 117,771 miles on 30 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,771 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,771 miles
  • 2024 – 117,771 miles
  • 2023 – 117,771 miles
  • 2022 – 117,771 miles
  • 2020 – 117,770 miles
  • 2019 – 113,209 miles
  • 2018 – 103,465 miles
  • 2017 – 98,510 miles
  • 2016 – 97,645 miles
  • 2015 – 93,184 miles
  • 2014 – 89,040 miles
  • 2013 – 85,244 miles
  • 2012 – 74,645 miles
  • 2011 – 47,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,771 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosionRecorded 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,771 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    415316096812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  2. Pass117,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    454292216625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  3. Fail117,771 miles6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    965733740769
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Nearside and Offside front (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not coming out (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  4. Pass117,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    418946365529
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills slightly corroded

  5. Fail117,771 miles5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    176059011200
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills slightly corroded

  6. Pass117,771 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    876712110739
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,770 miles
    Test number
    425204117163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,770 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,770 miles
    Test number
    825566515391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - on treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides seat belt retractions slow!

  9. Fail117,770 miles (+4,561)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,770 miles
    Test number
    411084877516
    • MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction very large objects hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction semi opaque sticker - offside of centre (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to cylinder - through clip area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - on treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides seat belt retractions slow!

  10. Pass113,209 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,209 miles
    Test number
    835562939738
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail113,206 miles (+9,741)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,206 miles
    Test number
    282109323136
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass103,465 miles (+4,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,465 miles
    Test number
    857247194430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass98,510 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,510 miles
    Test number
    575461453671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

  14. Fail98,509 miles (+864)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,509 miles
    Test number
    128614149581
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

  15. Pass97,645 miles (+4,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,645 miles
    Test number
    436069177452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass93,184 miles (+4,144)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    875697755191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine warning light illuminated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre beginning to perish
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing and cut in tyre wall [not to cords]

  17. Pass89,040 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    626691754112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated

  18. Fail89,040 miles (+3,796)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    186644444193
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated

  19. Pass85,244 miles (+10,599)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    646881253184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated
    • NoteSill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  20. Pass74,645 miles (+26,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    536476832125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass47,998 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,998 miles
    Test number
    208907231420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail47,986 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    148363831115
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S12 RFS

Does S12 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 RFS expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 RFS?
The MOT on S12 RFS expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 RFS done?
S12 RFS was recorded at 117,771 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has S12 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RFS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 RFS 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 S12 RFS find?
S12 RFS passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; offside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion.

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