Suzuki Swift
Orange · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
V16 LAXMOT history
V16 LAX is an orange petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 87,179 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,204 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 LAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Swift
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 LAX was last recorded at 87,179 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,040 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,139 miles
- Average per year
- 6,204 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,179 miles
- 2024 – 81,040 miles
- 2023 – 74,687 miles
- 2022 – 68,884 miles
- 2021 – 61,731 miles
- 2020 – 56,542 miles
- 2019 – 48,760 miles
- 2018 – 41,377 miles
- 2017 – 34,136 miles
- 2016 – 27,553 miles
- 2015 – 20,887 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 87,179 miles
- Test number
- 405500458883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,179 miles (+6,139)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,179 miles
- Test number
- 264107008413
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass81,040 miles (+6,353)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 81,040 miles
- Test number
- 329645586091
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass74,687 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 74,687 miles
- Test number
- 284601565162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,666 miles (+5,782)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,666 miles
- Test number
- 853339463349
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,884 miles (+7,153)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 68,884 miles
- Test number
- 525698821796
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2x (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to failure limit (5.3.2 (b))
Pass61,731 miles (+5,189)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 61,731 miles
- Test number
- 702798048892
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,542 miles (+1,279)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 56,542 miles
- Test number
- 175095172928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,263 miles (+6,503)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 55,263 miles
- Test number
- 438902299415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,760 miles (+7,383)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 48,760 miles
- Test number
- 384249453473
- AdvisoryFront tyres 4mm
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear rear tyres 3mm-3.5mm
Pass41,377 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 41,377 miles
- Test number
- 845784809287
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack at n/s
Pass34,136 miles (+6,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,136 miles
- Test number
- 268639215666
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryWiper blades could clear better
Pass27,553 miles (+6,666)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 27,553 miles
- Test number
- 317193107381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,887 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 20,887 miles
- Test number
- 847982185097
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V16 LAX
- Does V16 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 LAX is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V16 LAX?
- The MOT on V16 LAX is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V16 LAX done?
- V16 LAX was recorded at 87,179 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,204 miles a year.
- Has V16 LAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 LAX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V16 LAX 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 V16 LAX find?
- V16 LAX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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