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Suzuki Swift

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 993 cc

T157 BSHMOT history

T157 BSH is a blue petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
65,851 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 BSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
993 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 BSH was last recorded at 65,851 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,818 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
2,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,851 miles
  • 2020 – 63,146 miles
  • 2019 – 60,293 miles
  • 2018 – 54,090 miles
  • 2017 – 44,711 miles
  • 2016 – 43,475 miles
  • 2015 – 40,525 miles
  • 2014 – 37,967 miles
  • 2013 – 35,164 miles
  • 2012 – 33,485 miles
  • 2011 – 31,882 miles
  • 2010 – 30,374 miles
  • 2009 – 28,350 miles
  • 2008 – 26,172 miles
  • 2007 – 24,340 miles
  • 2006 – 22,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,851 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Electrical burning smell and some smoke coming from under the bonnet when vehicle revved up - suspect alternator bearings
  • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several areas have been plated / repaired throughout (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line exiting the load compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,851 miles (+33)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,851 miles
    Test number
    742466306035
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Electrical burning smell and some smoke coming from under the bonnet when vehicle revved up - suspect alternator bearings
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several areas have been plated / repaired throughout (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line exiting the load compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail65,818 miles (+2,672)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    692162633381
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear chassis legs corroded within 30cm of the brake load sensing valve (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass63,146 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,146 miles
    Test number
    347033365301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,293 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    106540677444
    • 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))

  5. Fail60,232 miles (+6,142)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    750727248431
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass54,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,090 miles
    Test number
    132259491776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail54,090 miles (+9,379)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,090 miles
    Test number
    550901353162
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass44,711 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,711 miles
    Test number
    429121183351
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside floor corroded

  9. Fail44,711 miles (+1,236)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,711 miles
    Test number
    139073740871
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside floor corroded

  10. Pass43,475 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,475 miles
    Test number
    591999901291
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail43,473 miles (+2,948)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    190553964873
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass40,525 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,525 miles
    Test number
    216694975461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked & perished

  13. Fail40,525 miles (+2,558)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,525 miles
    Test number
    489354575183
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked & perished

  14. Pass37,967 miles (+2,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    885591464192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass35,164 miles (+1,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,164 miles
    Test number
    289647453114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass33,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    648224972183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail33,485 miles (+1,603)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    618354172100
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass31,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,882 miles
    Test number
    599015971101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail31,882 miles (+1,508)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,882 miles
    Test number
    425144271163
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass30,374 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    492259150188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,350 miles (+2,178)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    484129359168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth reat tyre treads are splitting slightly

  22. Pass26,172 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    620006878180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,340 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,340 miles
    Test number
    554100377165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,045 miles
    Test number
    831235166173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T157 BSH

Does T157 BSH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 BSH expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 BSH?
The MOT on T157 BSH expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 BSH done?
T157 BSH was recorded at 65,851 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 2,715 miles a year.
Has T157 BSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 BSH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T157 BSH 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 T157 BSH find?
T157 BSH passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front electrical burning smell and some smoke coming from under the bonnet when vehicle revved up - suspect alternator bearings; central vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas have been plated / repaired throughout, and 7 more.

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