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Suzuki Swift

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,298 cc

S53 BWVMOT history

S53 BWV is a white petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 45,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
45,342 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 BWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 BWV was last recorded at 45,342 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,026 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,316 miles
Average per year
1,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,342 miles
  • 2025 – 44,026 miles
  • 2024 – 39,032 miles
  • 2023 – 31,220 miles
  • 2022 – 28,961 miles
  • 2020 – 28,667 miles
  • 2019 – 26,879 miles
  • 2018 – 26,070 miles
  • 2017 – 24,346 miles
  • 2016 – 23,049 miles
  • 2015 – 22,725 miles
  • 2014 – 22,023 miles
  • 2013 – 21,270 miles
  • 2012 – 19,864 miles
  • 2011 – 18,843 miles
  • 2010 – 18,061 miles
  • 2009 – 15,530 miles
  • 2008 – 14,073 miles
  • 2007 – 13,365 miles
  • 2006 – 12,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,342 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,342 miles (+1,316)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    244431025346
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass44,026 miles (+4,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    44,026 miles
    Test number
    119443221502
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass39,032 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,032 miles
    Test number
    548982369213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,220 miles (+2,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    374229569153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass28,961 miles (+294)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    28,961 miles
    Test number
    334639111407
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass28,667 miles (+1,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    450444795439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded

  7. Pass26,879 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,879 miles
    Test number
    289156569700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,070 miles (+1,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    150866904566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively border pass (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass24,346 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,346 miles
    Test number
    537038346454
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded and leaking (border pass)

  10. Pass23,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,049 miles
    Test number
    778819149626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,049 miles (+324)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,049 miles
    Test number
    941698890123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass22,725 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,725 miles
    Test number
    248028615231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,023 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,023 miles
    Test number
    137138894185
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass21,270 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,270 miles
    Test number
    756663713299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,864 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,864 miles
    Test number
    897987502205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,843 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,843 miles
    Test number
    168507401253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,061 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,061 miles
    Test number
    820651210227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,530 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    15,530 miles
    Test number
    881452419242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,073 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,073 miles
    Test number
    890529598197
    • NoteSlight rear brake judder

  20. Fail14,073 miles (+708)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,073 miles
    Test number
    683059998124
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight rear brake judder

  21. Pass13,365 miles (+609)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,365 miles
    Test number
    613898497124
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low outer edges-3mm
    • NoteSlight rear brake judder

  22. Pass12,756 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,756 miles
    Test number
    174203196180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight rear brake imbalance

Questions about S53 BWV

Does S53 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 BWV is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 BWV?
The MOT on S53 BWV is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 BWV done?
S53 BWV was recorded at 45,342 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 1,669 miles a year.
Has S53 BWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 BWV has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on S53 BWV 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 S53 BWV find?
S53 BWV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, and 1 more.

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