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Suzuki Swift

Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 1,242 cc

V56 ELAMOT history

V56 ELA is a silver petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 12 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 93,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

V56 ELA silver Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,168 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Swift
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
12 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 ELA was last recorded at 93,168 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 14,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,627 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,541 miles
Average per year
10,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,168 miles
  • 2025 – 78,627 miles
  • 2024 – 67,092 miles
  • 2023 – 53,992 miles
  • 2022 – 48,338 miles
  • 2021 – 40,784 miles
  • 2020 – 30,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,168 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,168 miles (+14,541)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    476181136757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,627 miles (+11,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,627 miles
    Test number
    508577906397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass67,092 miles (+13,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,092 miles
    Test number
    998237457581
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass53,992 miles (+5,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,992 miles
    Test number
    536189349776
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass48,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,338 miles
    Test number
    663882535367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,336 miles (+7,552)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,336 miles
    Test number
    224794352336
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass40,784 miles (+10,074)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,784 miles
    Test number
    166583601877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    573007717766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    219928113877
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about V56 ELA

Does V56 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 ELA is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 ELA?
The MOT on V56 ELA is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 ELA done?
V56 ELA was recorded at 93,168 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 10,735 miles a year.
Has V56 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 ELA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V56 ELA 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 V56 ELA find?
V56 ELA passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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