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Suzuki Swift

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,490 cc

S18 BWHMOT history

S18 BWH is a blue petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 24,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S18 BWH blue Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
24,602 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BWH was last recorded at 24,602 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2017: 13,681 miles, lower than 31,012 miles on 16 Aug 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
24,525 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
1,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,602 miles
  • 2025 – 24,525 miles
  • 2024 – 23,839 miles
  • 2023 – 23,658 miles
  • 2022 – 22,701 miles
  • 2021 – 21,644 miles
  • 2020 – 19,907 miles
  • 2019 – 18,181 miles
  • 2018 – 15,629 miles
  • 2017 – 13,681 miles
  • 2016 – 31,012 miles
  • 2015 – 12,675 miles
  • 2014 – 11,031 miles
  • 2013 – 9,395 miles
  • 2012 – 7,481 miles
  • 2011 – 4,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,602 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    24,602 miles
    Test number
    770993214147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail24,602 miles (+77)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,602 miles
    Test number
    253576198084
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass24,525 miles (+686)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    24,525 miles
    Test number
    336762334854
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass23,839 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    23,839 miles
    Test number
    791671006506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    23,658 miles
    Test number
    180781553617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail23,658 miles (+957)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,658 miles
    Test number
    146994680041
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass22,701 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    22,701 miles
    Test number
    689480042814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,644 miles (+1,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    21,644 miles
    Test number
    155075721854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass19,907 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    19,907 miles
    Test number
    510293034847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,181 miles (+2,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    18,181 miles
    Test number
    366696889964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass15,629 miles (+1,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    15,629 miles
    Test number
    216377745125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass13,681 miles (-17,331)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,681 miles
    Test number
    373304895604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,012 miles (+18,337)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    595310924192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    12,675 miles
    Test number
    117535185404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,675 miles (+1,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,675 miles
    Test number
    846802302177
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass11,031 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    11,031 miles
    Test number
    406578614450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,395 miles (+1,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    9,395 miles
    Test number
    397595013383
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass7,481 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    7,481 miles
    Test number
    127687622304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    4,470 miles
    Test number
    987439451101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 BWH

Does S18 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BWH is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 BWH?
The MOT on S18 BWH is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 BWH done?
S18 BWH was recorded at 24,602 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,318 miles a year.
Has S18 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BWH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 BWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 BWH find?
S18 BWH passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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