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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 993 cc

T143 NKMMOT history

T143 NKM is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2022
Mileage
44,877 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T143 NKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
993 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T143 NKM was last recorded at 44,877 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 2,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,296 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,581 miles
Average per year
1,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,877 miles
  • 2021 – 42,296 miles
  • 2020 – 37,472 miles
  • 2018 – 36,212 miles
  • 2017 – 33,088 miles
  • 2016 – 30,721 miles
  • 2015 – 30,392 miles
  • 2014 – 30,087 miles
  • 2013 – 29,656 miles
  • 2012 – 29,080 miles
  • 2011 – 28,521 miles
  • 2010 – 27,916 miles
  • 2009 – 27,064 miles
  • 2008 – 26,033 miles
  • 2007 – 24,671 miles
  • 2006 – 22,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail44,877 miles
  • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside sill and nearside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail44,877 miles (+2,581)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,877 miles
    Test number
    557356839146
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside sill and nearside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass42,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    309649244654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,296 miles (+4,824)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    473011947277
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass37,472 miles (+1,260)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,472 miles
    Test number
    155803181824
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  5. Pass36,212 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,212 miles
    Test number
    818557548757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,088 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    988023780878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,721 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    203788621551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight perishing inner side wall

  8. Pass30,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    579002215122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,392 miles (+305)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    346512715116
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass30,087 miles (+431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,087 miles
    Test number
    706292624178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass29,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,656 miles
    Test number
    538200333122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,656 miles (+576)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,656 miles
    Test number
    355129723108
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  13. Pass29,080 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,080 miles
    Test number
    496153122137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,521 miles (+605)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,521 miles
    Test number
    526406511110
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre- inner sidewall perishing

  15. Pass27,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    211907820466
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail27,916 miles (+852)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    882906820155
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass27,064 miles (+1,031)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,064 miles
    Test number
    221506029162
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking at sidewall

  18. Pass26,033 miles (+1,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,033 miles
    Test number
    204881028414
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass24,671 miles (+1,679)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,671 miles
    Test number
    681442027141
    • NoteNote condition of catalyst part of exhaust

  20. Pass22,992 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,992 miles
    Test number
    593530036198
    • Note1/ n/s/f/+ o/s/r + n/s/r tyres age cracking
    • Note2/ rear exhaust baffals loose

Questions about T143 NKM

Does T143 NKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T143 NKM expired on 21 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T143 NKM?
The MOT on T143 NKM expired on 21 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T143 NKM done?
T143 NKM was recorded at 44,877 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
Has T143 NKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T143 NKM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T143 NKM 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 T143 NKM find?
T143 NKM failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside sill and nearside sill; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side, and 1 more.

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