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Suzuki Swift

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

T3 VAEMOT history

T3 VAE is a red petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 4 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 64,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
64,680 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 VAE was last recorded at 64,680 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,684 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,996 miles
Average per year
4,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,680 miles
  • 2024 – 59,684 miles
  • 2023 – 59,354 miles
  • 2022 – 55,739 miles
  • 2021 – 50,459 miles
  • 2020 – 46,345 miles
  • 2019 – 42,294 miles
  • 2018 – 36,229 miles
  • 2017 – 29,425 miles
  • 2016 – 20,644 miles
  • 2015 – 15,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,680 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,680 miles (+4,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    188909860876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass59,684 miles (+330)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,684 miles
    Test number
    702215300008
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass59,354 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    375976006599
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

  4. Fail59,354 miles (+3,615)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    707805172564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

  5. Pass55,739 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,739 miles
    Test number
    421688261572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,459 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    390927845056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,345 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,345 miles
    Test number
    328307382473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,294 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,294 miles
    Test number
    919416363532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail42,294 miles (+6,065)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,294 miles
    Test number
    272657267499
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass36,229 miles (+6,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    806341788917
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  11. Pass29,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    406719362181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and side wall slight damage 185 55r16
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  12. Fail29,425 miles (+8,781)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    871792393344
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and side wall slight damage 185 55r16
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  13. Pass20,644 miles (+5,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,644 miles
    Test number
    309978504461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear thin difficult to see (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  14. Pass15,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    15,623 miles
    Test number
    226023490334
    • AdvisoryBoth front and off side rear tyres cracking between treads
    • AdvisoryNail in near side front tyre

Questions about T3 VAE

Does T3 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 VAE is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 VAE?
The MOT on T3 VAE is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 VAE done?
T3 VAE was recorded at 64,680 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
Has T3 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 VAE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 VAE 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 T3 VAE find?
T3 VAE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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