Suzuki Swift
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 993 cc
T97 JKYMOT history
T97 JKY is a green petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,782 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 78,782 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T97 JKY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Swift
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T97 JKY was last recorded at 78,782 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,844 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 938 miles
- Average per year
- 1,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,782 miles
- 2025 – 77,844 miles
- 2024 – 76,612 miles
- 2023 – 75,640 miles
- 2022 – 74,538 miles
- 2021 – 73,838 miles
- 2020 – 73,157 miles
- 2019 – 72,277 miles
- 2018 – 71,409 miles
- 2016 – 70,084 miles
- 2015 – 68,466 miles
- 2014 – 67,338 miles
- 2011 – 66,872 miles
- 2010 – 65,156 miles
- 2009 – 63,604 miles
- 2008 – 59,881 miles
- 2007 – 56,443 miles
- 2006 – 52,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail78,782 miles
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNear side front inner wing holed
- AdvisoryNear side rear inner wing holed
- AdvisoryOff side front inner chassis holed
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes loose and hanging down
- AdvisoryUnder side has been painted
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Sills welded and undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail78,782 miles (+938)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,782 miles
- Test number
- 416744461896
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNear side front inner wing holed
- AdvisoryNear side rear inner wing holed
- AdvisoryOff side front inner chassis holed
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes loose and hanging down
- AdvisoryUnder side has been painted
Pass77,844 miles (+1,232)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 77,844 miles
- Test number
- 910685405444
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass76,612 miles (+972)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 76,612 miles
- Test number
- 295022846772
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,640 miles (+1,102)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 75,640 miles
- Test number
- 219961716660
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,538 miles (+700)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 74,538 miles
- Test number
- 416649864536
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner/outer sills welded and covered in underseal
Pass73,838 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 73,838 miles
- Test number
- 721535987317
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySills welded and undersealed
Fail73,826 miles (+669)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,826 miles
- Test number
- 744341016442
- MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySills welded and undersealed
Pass73,157 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 73,157 miles
- Test number
- 797981276459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,152 miles (+875)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,152 miles
- Test number
- 253403816413
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,277 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 72,277 miles
- Test number
- 298202136632
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail72,277 miles (+868)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,277 miles
- Test number
- 537245098195
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass71,409 miles (+1,325)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 71,409 miles
- Test number
- 831352470803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,084 miles (+1,618)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 70,084 miles
- Test number
- 899610830310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,466 miles (+1,128)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 68,466 miles
- Test number
- 390478775224
- AdvisoryMinor leak exhaust
- AdvisorySlight free play offside rear wheel bearing
Pass67,338 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 67,338 miles
- Test number
- 858871454363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,336 miles (+464)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,336 miles
- Test number
- 995572244391
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Pass66,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 66,872 miles
- Test number
- 667083751038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,872 miles (+1,716)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,872 miles
- Test number
- 439441541076
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Pass65,156 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 65,156 miles
- Test number
- 472528950095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,121 miles (+1,517)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,121 miles
- Test number
- 621780940007
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- NoteNearside front and offside rear flexable brake hose metal ferral corroded
Pass63,604 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 63,604 miles
- Test number
- 334349729026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,509 miles (+3,628)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,509 miles
- Test number
- 454964019062
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass59,881 miles (+3,438)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 59,881 miles
- Test number
- 680999538078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass56,443 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 56,443 miles
- Test number
- 261105847071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,342 miles (+3,931)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,342 miles
- Test number
- 452732237021
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass52,411 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 52,411 miles
- Test number
- 650246946097
- NoteOffside front flexi metal ferrel rusted
Questions about T97 JKY
- Does T97 JKY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T97 JKY expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T97 JKY?
- The MOT on T97 JKY expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T97 JKY done?
- T97 JKY was recorded at 78,782 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 1,322 miles a year.
- Has T97 JKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T97 JKY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T97 JKY 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 T97 JKY find?
- T97 JKY failed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 10 advisories: rear brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 11 more.
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