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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,586 cc

S5 VVTMOT history

S5 VVT is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 24 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

S5 VVT red Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,739 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,586 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VVT was last recorded at 107,739 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2021: 80,502 miles, lower than 80,568 miles on 20 Jan 2021.

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
107,725 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,739 miles
  • 2025 – 102,932 miles
  • 2024 – 98,279 miles
  • 2023 – 92,898 miles
  • 2022 – 86,061 miles
  • 2021 – 80,502 miles
  • 2020 – 79,585 miles
  • 2019 – 77,233 miles
  • 2018 – 72,033 miles
  • 2017 – 64,365 miles
  • 2016 – 55,101 miles
  • 2015 – 49,133 miles
  • 2014 – 41,694 miles
  • 2013 – 33,604 miles
  • 2012 – 23,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,739 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/axle mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,739 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    227428373875
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/axle mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail107,725 miles (+4,793)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,725 miles
    Test number
    240765873840
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/axle mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to access seats or seat belts due to load in the rear

  3. Pass102,932 miles (+65)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,932 miles
    Test number
    998032990498
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear General underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail102,867 miles (+4,588)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,867 miles
    Test number
    268627034620
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear General underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,279 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,279 miles
    Test number
    286910075673
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail98,266 miles (+5,368)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,266 miles
    Test number
    575723508789
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,898 miles (+6,837)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,898 miles
    Test number
    453987346236
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to check rear seat belts

  8. Pass86,061 miles (+5,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    425737359993
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,502 miles (-66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,502 miles
    Test number
    668982595338
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryFRONT DISCS PITTED
    • AdvisoryPLAY AT O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

  10. Fail80,568 miles (+983)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    501543959670
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMovement in o/s/f top mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass79,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    751477435052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail79,585 miles (+2,352)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    680590334145
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass77,233 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,233 miles
    Test number
    526782958840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  14. Fail77,214 miles (+5,181)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    762321179781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass72,033 miles (+7,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    533970276970
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes unbonding
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f top mount

  16. Pass64,365 miles (+9,264)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,365 miles
    Test number
    964562465416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,101 miles (+5,968)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    112134630379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering arm joint has slight play in it
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light partially covered with decal
    • AdvisoryMinor damage to windscreen outside of swept area

  18. Pass49,133 miles (+7,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    488066315029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass41,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,694 miles
    Test number
    115010214025
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail41,694 miles (+8,090)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,694 miles
    Test number
    667759404028
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass33,604 miles (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,604 miles
    Test number
    638655613067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,611 miles
    Test number
    195155422015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 VVT

Does S5 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VVT is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 VVT?
The MOT on S5 VVT is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 VVT done?
S5 VVT was recorded at 107,739 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,986 miles a year.
Has S5 VVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 VVT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 VVT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 VVT find?
S5 VVT passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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