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Suzuki Swift

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T284 MBVMOT history

T284 MBV is a blue petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 54,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2023
Mileage
54,759 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T284 MBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T284 MBV was last recorded at 54,759 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,915 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
844 miles
Average per year
1,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,759 miles
  • 2022 – 53,915 miles
  • 2021 – 53,589 miles
  • 2020 – 52,859 miles
  • 2019 – 51,810 miles
  • 2018 – 50,892 miles
  • 2017 – 50,111 miles
  • 2016 – 49,100 miles
  • 2015 – 47,617 miles
  • 2014 – 46,300 miles
  • 2013 – 45,356 miles
  • 2012 – 44,303 miles
  • 2011 – 40,223 miles
  • 2010 – 29,093 miles
  • 2009 – 23,969 miles
  • 2008 – 23,099 miles
  • 2007 – 22,278 miles
  • 2006 – 21,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,759 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,759 miles (+844)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,759 miles
    Test number
    138683318863
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass53,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,915 miles
    Test number
    111037814994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail53,915 miles (+326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,915 miles
    Test number
    498507402546
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass53,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    566971133311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,589 miles (+730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    941687650411
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    507398279239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,859 miles (+1,049)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    594391425765
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    270111817349
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail51,807 miles (+915)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    288055885940
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    329018136265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,892 miles (+781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    423949576706
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155-70-13-75T (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass50,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    976076627938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  13. Fail50,111 miles (+1,011)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    163470607291
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-70-13-T (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  14. Pass49,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    953778729719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail49,100 miles (+1,483)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    626242978752
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,617 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    617483945049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail47,617 miles (+1,317)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    425013745014
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass46,300 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    128629044431
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belts in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear bumper lower support bracket corroded to excess
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks between treads
    • NoteOffside rear bumper lower support bracket corroded to excess

  19. Fail46,300 miles (+944)2 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    446549244060
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belts in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear bumper lower support bracket corroded to excess
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks between treads
    • NoteOffside rear bumper lower support bracket corroded to excess

  20. Pass45,356 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    448456853085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  21. Fail45,356 miles (+1,053)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    999556353088
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  22. Pass44,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    137187042047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,303 miles (+4,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    107247042027
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  24. Pass40,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,223 miles
    Test number
    746452051011
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  25. Fail40,223 miles (+11,130)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,223 miles
    Test number
    136002251486
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  26. Pass29,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    103989330491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,093 miles (+5,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    530109030038
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass23,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,969 miles
    Test number
    650608859007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,969 miles (+870)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,969 miles
    Test number
    623097649053
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass23,099 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,099 miles
    Test number
    410042148002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,278 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,278 miles
    Test number
    380390557068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass21,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,354 miles
    Test number
    610018246066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T284 MBV

Does T284 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T284 MBV expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T284 MBV?
The MOT on T284 MBV expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T284 MBV done?
T284 MBV was recorded at 54,759 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 1,964 miles a year.
Has T284 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T284 MBV has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T284 MBV 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 T284 MBV find?
T284 MBV failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 5 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 2 more.

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